SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

Smith Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 429 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 20 teachers, Smith Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Smith Middle School, located at 1124 Five Mile Rd in Birmingham, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving students within the Birmingham City Schools district. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle schoolers. It serves as a foundational community hub, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering both their academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating the specific goals set forth by the Birmingham City Schools system. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s infrastructure, Smith Middle School emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy. For those looking for the most current information regarding extracurricular activities, academic calendars, or specific administrative policies, the school’s official website (http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/smith) serves as the primary resource for families and the community.

For more information, contact Smith Middle School at (205) 231-5675 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1124 Five Mile Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215-7216
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SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Birmingham, AL with about 429 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Birmingham City
Total Students:
429
Teachers:
20
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 429 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 93% of the student body.

Black or African American
92.5%
Hispanic/Latino
4.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.2%
Two or more races
1.2%
White
0.7%

Female
45.5%
Male
54.5%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.