Eastwood Middle School

6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive
Cottondale, AL 35453

ems.tuscaloosacityschools.com

758 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Eastwood Middle School, located at 6314 Mary Harmon Bryant Drive in Cottondale, Alabama, is a dedicated educational institution serving students within the Tuscaloosa City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic excellence and personal growth, providing students with a well-rounded curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of high school and beyond. By focusing on both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to support the diverse needs of its student body while promoting a strong sense of community.

As part of the Tuscaloosa City Schools system, Eastwood Middle emphasizes the importance of community involvement and educational innovation. The school’s administration and faculty work to cultivate a supportive culture where students are encouraged to develop critical thinking skills and character. Families interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or school news can find comprehensive resources and updates on the official school website at http://ems.tuscaloosacityschools.com.

758

Total Students

36.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

67.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Eastwood Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	62
Black	636
Asian	10
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	3

Black
636 (83.9 %)
Hispanic
62 (8.2 %)
White
35 (4.6 %)
Two or More
11 (1.5 %)
Asian
10 (1.3 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Tuscaloosa City
Phone:	(205)759-3613
Website:	http://ems.tuscaloosacityschools.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	758
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	508
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 6 233

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 257