Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Marshall County
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
364 Students
Middle School 5th - 8th
School Overview
Kate Duncan Smith (KDS) DAR Middle School, located in the scenic community of Grant, Alabama, serves as a vital educational pillar for the Marshall County School District. Situated on the historic Gunter Mountain, the school is part of a unique campus that carries a deep legacy of service and academic commitment. The middle school environment is designed to bridge the transition from elementary to high school, focusing on fostering both intellectual growth and character development within a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere.

The school prides itself on maintaining high academic standards while providing students with opportunities to engage in a variety of extracurricular activities and local traditions. By leveraging its rich history—tied to the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution—and modern instructional practices, KDS DAR Middle School strives to prepare its students for future success in a global society. Through a dedicated faculty and a curriculum focused on student achievement, the school remains a cornerstone of the Grant community, emphasizing the values of citizenship, patriotism, and educational excellence.
364
Total Students
22.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.5
Student/Teacher Ratio
36.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    330 (90.7 %)
  • Hispanic
    14 (3.8 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.8 %)
  • American Indian
    4 (1.1 %)
  • Black
    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: Marshall County
Phone: (256)728-5950
Website: http://darmiddle.marshallk12.org/
Grade Range: 5th - 8th
Total Students: 364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.5
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
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 95
Grade 6 97
Grade 7 86
Grade 8 86
Gender Ratio