Hibbett School

www.fcs.k12.al.us/hibbett

582 Students

Middle School 5th - 6th

School Overview

Hibbett Intermediate School is a public school located in Florence, Alabama, serving students in grades 5 and 6. As part of the Florence City Schools district, the institution focuses on providing a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary and middle school education. The school is known for its commitment to foundational learning, helping students navigate the transition to departmentalized instruction while fostering personal and social development during these formative years.

The school emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, English language arts, science, and social studies—with opportunities for enrichment. By leveraging the resources of the Florence City Schools system, Hibbett strives to cultivate a sense of community and academic readiness. Located on Appleby Boulevard, the school acts as a central hub for intermediate education in the area, aiming to prepare its students for the challenges and expectations of the secondary school level.

582

Total Students

35.3

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hibbett School
Demographic	Student Count
White	210
Hispanic	87
Black	207
Asian	3
Two or More	73
American Indian	2

White
210 (36.1 %)
Black
207 (35.6 %)
Hispanic
87 (14.9 %)
Two or More
73 (12.5 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

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:	Florence City
Phone:	(256)768-2800
Website:	http://www.fcs.k12.al.us/hibbett
Grade Range:	5th - 6th
Total Students:	582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
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 5 302

Grade 6 280