Fort Payne Middle School

Fort Payne City
4910 Martin Ave NE
Fort Payne, AL 35967
787 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Fort Payne Middle School, located in Fort Payne, Alabama, is a key component of the Fort Payne City School District. Serving students in the intermediate grades, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal development during the critical middle school years. The campus on Martin Avenue provides a structured learning environment where staff focus on building a strong foundation in core subjects while preparing students for the transition to high school.

The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student success, utilizing the district's broader mission to provide high-quality educational experiences. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources related to academic calendars, extracurricular activities, and district policies. As part of a close-knit educational community, Fort Payne Middle School strives to create a supportive atmosphere that encourages students to pursue excellence in both their studies and their individual interests.
787
Total Students
49.9
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    393 (49.9 %)
  • Hispanic
    336 (42.7 %)
  • Black
    28 (3.6 %)
  • Two or More
    16 (2.0 %)
  • Asian
    8 (1.0 %)
  • American Indian
    6 (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: Fort Payne City
Phone: (256)845-7501
Website: http://www.ftpayk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 787
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 49.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 469
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 6 243
Grade 7 271
Grade 8 273
Gender Ratio