SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sanford Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Lee County school district, located in Opelika, AL with about 568 students offering grade levels from 5th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 33 teachers, Sanford Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.

Sanford Middle School, located at 1500 Lee Road 11 in Opelika, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Lee County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances rigorous academic instruction with the social and emotional development of its adolescent students. By leveraging the resources of the broader Lee County school system, Sanford Middle School strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school through a structured curriculum that emphasizes core subjects, critical thinking, and character development.

As a member of the Lee County Schools community, the institution places a strong focus on community engagement and parental involvement to support student success. The school’s digital presence, managed through the official district website at http://www.lee.k12.al.us, provides families with essential information regarding academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district-wide policies. Through its commitment to a comprehensive educational experience, Sanford Middle School aims to cultivate a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact Sanford Middle School at (334) 705-6040 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1500 Lee Road 11
Opelika, AL 36804
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SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Opelika, AL with about 568 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Lee County
Total Students:
568
Teachers:
33
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
5th Grade
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 568 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SANFORD MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 71% of the student body.

White
71.3%
Black or African American
21.7%
Hispanic/Latino
3.7%
Two or more races
2.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.2%

Female
49.1%
Male
50.9%

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.