OSSIE WARE MITCHELL MIDDLE SCHOOL

Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Birmingham City school district, located in Birmingham, AL with about 346 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 17 teachers, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. 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.

Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School, located in the East Lake community of Birmingham, Alabama, serves students within the Birmingham City Schools district. The school is named in honor of Ossie Ware Mitchell, a notable community figure and educator who was the first African American woman to serve on the Birmingham Board of Education. The institution focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their middle school years, striving to provide a supportive environment that prepares them for the transition to high school.

As part of the Birmingham City Schools system, the campus emphasizes core academic subjects while encouraging student engagement through various extracurricular activities and initiatives. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a culture of high expectations, aiming to bridge educational gaps and provide equitable learning opportunities for all students. By leveraging its place within the East Lake neighborhood, the school remains a focal point for local families and seeks to contribute positively to the broader community’s educational landscape.

For more information, contact Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School at (205) 231-9400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.