Lowndes County Middle School

Lowndes County
301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
126 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Lowndes County Middle School, located in Fort Deposit, Alabama, serves as a vital educational hub for students within the Lowndes County Public School district. The school is committed to fostering an environment that encourages academic achievement, personal development, and community engagement. By providing a structured curriculum and supportive atmosphere, the institution aims to prepare its middle-grades students for the academic challenges they will face as they transition into high school.

Beyond its academic focus, the school emphasizes the importance of community and school spirit, acting as a central point for students in the Fort Deposit area. The school’s digital platform serves as a resource for parents, students, and staff, offering essential information regarding school policies, extracurricular opportunities, and academic calendars. Through its dedication to excellence and local partnership, Lowndes County Middle School strives to empower its students to succeed both inside and outside of the classroom.
126
Total Students
8.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
77.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    118 (93.7 %)
  • White
    5 (4.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    3 (2.4 %)
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: Lowndes County
Phone: (334)227-4206
Website: http://lowndescntyps.al.schools.bz/3/home
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 126
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 8.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
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 34
Grade 7 47
Grade 8 45
Gender Ratio