Bridgeport Middle School

Jackson County
620 Jacobs Avenue
Bridgeport, AL 35740
122 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Bridgeport Middle School, located at 620 Jacobs Avenue in Bridgeport, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution for the local community. Operating as part of the Jackson County School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that promotes academic growth, personal responsibility, and character development for students during their critical middle school years. The school takes pride in its identity as the "Bridgeport Tigers," reflecting a strong sense of school spirit that connects the student body to the local community.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, the school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience by offering various extracurricular activities, sports, and programs designed to engage students outside of the classroom. The school’s website, bmstigers.com, serves as a primary hub for parents, students, and staff to access essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates on school events. By balancing rigorous instruction with community involvement, Bridgeport Middle School strives to prepare its students for the academic challenges of high school and beyond.
122
Total Students
5.5
Full-Time Teachers
22.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
61.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    88 (72.1 %)
  • American Indian
    17 (13.9 %)
  • Black
    14 (11.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    2 (1.6 %)
  • Two or More
    1 (0.8 %)
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: Jackson County
Phone: (256)495-2967
Website: http://www.bmstigers.com
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 122
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 5.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 22.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 75
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 32
Grade 6 27
Grade 7 26
Grade 8 37
Gender Ratio
Nearby Middle Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Stevenson Middle School
Jackson County
255 Students
701 Kentucky Ave
Stevenson, AL 35772 (8.8 miles away)
Middle School 5th - 8th