Escambia County Middle School

Escambia County
1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
516 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
Escambia County Middle School, located at 1565 Highway 21 in Atmore, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Escambia County School District. The school focuses on providing a supportive academic environment for students in the middle grades, emphasizing core curriculum standards while fostering personal and social development during these formative years. Its location in Atmore positions it as a central hub for the local community's educational initiatives, striving to prepare students for the transition to high school.

The school is committed to the broader mission of the Escambia County School System, which prioritizes student achievement, safety, and community engagement. By utilizing resources provided through their official district portal, the school encourages communication between parents, teachers, and administrators to ensure that students are meeting state benchmarks. Through a blend of academic instruction and extracurricular opportunities, Escambia County Middle School aims to cultivate a productive learning atmosphere that encourages academic growth and citizenship among its student body.
516
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
17.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
48.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    409 (79.3 %)
  • White
    68 (13.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    16 (3.1 %)
  • Two or More
    10 (1.9 %)
  • American Indian
    8 (1.6 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
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: Escambia County
Phone: (251)368-9105
Website: http://www.escambiak12.net
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 516
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 17.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 249
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 4 99
Grade 5 71
Grade 6 109
Grade 7 124
Grade 8 113
Gender Ratio