D A SMITH MIDDLE SCHOOL

D A Smith Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Ozark City school district, located in Ozark, AL with about 458 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 29 teachers, D A Smith Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

D.A. Smith Middle School, located in Ozark, Alabama, is part of the Ozark City Schools district. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment designed to bridge the transition between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes foundational learning, character development, and student engagement through a variety of classroom instruction and extracurricular opportunities.

As a community-focused school, D.A. Smith strives to prepare its students for future academic success by fostering a culture of accountability and growth. The school utilizes its digital platform to keep parents and guardians informed about curriculum standards, upcoming events, and school policies. By maintaining a connection with the Ozark community, the school works to ensure that students have access to the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

For more information, contact D A Smith Middle School at (334) 774-4913 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.