White Plains Middle School

www.calhoun.k12.al.us/wm/

402 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

White Plains Middle School, located in Anniston, Alabama, is a key component of the Calhoun County School District. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution is dedicated to academic excellence, encouraging students to develop critical thinking skills and a strong foundation in core subjects while preparing them for the challenges of their future secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, White Plains Middle School emphasizes the importance of holistic development by offering a variety of extracurricular activities and athletic programs. These opportunities allow students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and foster a sense of community spirit. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and personal character growth, the school strives to create a supportive environment that helps every student succeed within the Calhoun County school system.

402

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for White Plains Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	300
Hispanic	61
Black	30
Asian	4
Two or More	5
American Indian	2

White
300 (74.6 %)
Hispanic
61 (15.2 %)
Black
30 (7.5 %)
Two or More
5 (1.2 %)
Asian
4 (1.0 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Calhoun County
Phone:	(256)741-4700
Website:	http://www.calhoun.k12.al.us/wm/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	402
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	168
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 95

Grade 6 88

Grade 7 113

Grade 8 106