SUMITON MIDDLE SCHOOL

Sumiton Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Walker County school district, located in Sumiton, AL with about 592 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten 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 27 teachers, Sumiton 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.

Sumiton Middle School, located at 275 1st St N in Sumiton, Alabama, is a part of the Walker County School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school focuses on providing a balanced educational environment that encourages academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. As a community-centered institution, it strives to prepare its students for the transition to high school by fostering a supportive atmosphere that emphasizes foundational learning and student engagement.

The school is dedicated to maintaining a connection with the local community, often leveraging its resources to offer extracurricular activities and programs that help students explore their interests. By aligning with the broader initiatives of the Walker County School System, Sumiton Middle School works to implement curriculum standards that challenge students while ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed in a changing academic landscape. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and faculty contact details can be found on their official website at http://www.walkercountyschools.com/sumiton/.

For more information, contact Sumiton Middle School at (205) 648-2390 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

275 1st St N
Sumiton, AL 35148
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SUMITON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Sumiton, AL with about 592 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Walker County
Total Students:
592
Teachers:
27
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
Pre-Kindergarten
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 592 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending SUMITON MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.

White
82.4%
Black or African American
13.2%
Two or more races
2.0%
Hispanic/Latino
1.5%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.5%
Asian
0.3%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.