Saks Middle School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/schools/sm/sms.htm

301 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Saks Middle School, located at 32 Watson Street in Anniston, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving the Calhoun County School District. As a middle school, it provides a structured academic environment typically catering to students in the transition years between elementary and high school. The school focuses on delivering a comprehensive curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while fostering personal and social development during these formative adolescent years.

In addition to its core academic offerings, the school serves as a central hub for the Saks community, emphasizing a culture of involvement and school spirit. Like other schools within the Calhoun County system, Saks Middle School aims to prepare students for future academic success by balancing rigorous coursework with extracurricular opportunities. Those seeking specific information regarding current faculty, athletic schedules, or school policies can utilize the official school website provided by the district to stay updated on the latest campus news and resources.

301

Total Students

19.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Saks Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	116
Hispanic	36
Black	144
Asian	2
Two or More	3

Black
144 (47.8 %)
White
116 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
36 (12.0 %)
Two or More
3 (1.0 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-6900
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/schools/sm/sms.htm
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	301
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.6
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 72

Grade 7 75

Grade 8 83