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Hattiesburg Steam Academy

176 WSF Tatum DR., Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

About Hattiesburg Steam Academy

Hattiesburg STEAM Academy is a public magnet middle school in the Hattiesburg Public School District for sixth graders. There are about 205 students at the school, and the student-teacher ratio is about 10:1, which is excellent. This makes it easier to teach small groups and help each student learn on their own. The student body is diverse, with a lot of people from minority groups. This is a good reflection of the Hattiesburg community. The academic program focuses on STEAM education (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) and includes both project-based learning and classes that cover more than one subject. USA News data shows that about 41% of students are proficient or better in math, while 27% are proficient in reading. This means that the results are moderate and there is still room for improvement. The school's teaching style emphasizes creativity, problem-solving, and using what you learn in the real world. Hattiesburg STEAM Academy is a magnet school that gets money from the district to pay for its specialized programs. The institution is located in a city celebrated for its universities and cultural landmarks. It has a focused learning environment and good chances for academic growth, making it one of the best schools in Mississippi.

Hattiesburg Steam Academy Contact Information

Address

176 WSF Tatum DR., Hattiesburg, MS, 39401

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Phone

(601) 582-5291

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 27% in Reading.
20
Full-time Teachers
10 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
205
Total Students
$62136
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 85 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Hattiesburg Steam Academy

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:00 AM - 2:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 6:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 1.95%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.76%
Black 85.37%
Two+ Races 2.93%
Native Am. 0%
White
1.95%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.76%
Black
85.37%
Two+ Races
2.93%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 205
48.78%
100 Female
51.22%
105 Male

Student Population

205 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 10 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

205 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

Hattiesburg Public Schools Earns “A” Rating for Fourth Straight Year

The Hattiesburg Public School District — which includes Hattiesburg STEAM Academy — has earned an “A” rating from the Mississippi Department of Education for the fourth consecutive year. School officials credited the achievement to strong student effort, effective teaching, and solid community and family support. This is a significant positive indicator for the district’s learning environment and academic culture.

FAQ

Q1. Do the lessons at the school include solving problems that happen in the real world?

Ans. Lessons often link what you learn in school to real-world problems.

Q2. Are projects that cross disciplines a part of the way you learn?

Ans. You can combine subjects to help you understand them better.

Q3: What does the school do to help students be creative?

Ans. Hands-on activities help people think creatively.

Q4. Do students often use presentations to learn?

Ans. Presentations help students get better at talking to people and feel more sure of themselves.

Q5. Does the school put a lot of stress on working together to learn?

Ans. Activities that involve groups encourage working together and cooperating.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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