Sansom Middle School

376 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Sansom Middle School, located at 2210 W Meighan Blvd in Gadsden, Alabama, is a key component of the Gadsden City School District. Serving the local community, the school focuses on bridging the gap between elementary and high school education by providing a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle-grade students. The campus serves as a center for academic growth, emphasizing core subjects while preparing students for the transition to secondary education through a variety of instructional practices.

Beyond its core curriculum, Sansom Middle School strives to foster a supportive climate that encourages student participation and extracurricular involvement. By leveraging the resources provided by the Gadsden City School System, the school aims to equip its students with the essential skills and foundational knowledge necessary for future academic success. Further information regarding specific programs, faculty, and school policies can be found on their official district webpage.

376

Total Students

20.3

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sansom Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	62
Black	142
Asian	2
Two or More	9

White
161 (42.8 %)
Black
142 (37.8 %)
Hispanic
62 (16.5 %)
Two or More
9 (2.4 %)
Asian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Gadsden City
Phone:	(256)546-4992
Website:	http://2210 West Meighan Blvd
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	263
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 6 138

Grade 7 128

Grade 8 110