TIPTON DURANT MIDDLE SCHOOL

Tipton Durant Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Dallas County school district, located in Selma, AL with about 212 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 10 teachers, Tipton Durant 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.

Tipton Durant Middle School is a public school located in Selma, Alabama, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Selma City Schools district, the institution is situated on Tipton Street and functions as a central academic hub for middle-grade students in the local community. The school is focused on providing foundational education during the critical adolescent developmental years, aiming to prepare students for the transition into high school.

The school operates within the broader context of the Selma City school system, which serves a historically significant community. Like many schools in the region, Tipton Durant works to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a small-city public school district. Its mission generally emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds as they progress through their middle school curriculum.

For more information, contact Tipton Durant Middle School at (334) 872-8080 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.