Muscle Shoals Middle School

www.mscs.k12.al.us

648 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Muscle Shoals Middle School, located at 100 Trojan Dr in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, serves as a key academic institution within the Muscle Shoals City School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that balances rigorous academic standards with the social and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing the "Trojan" spirit, the school encourages community, integrity, and excellence, preparing middle-grade learners for the challenges and opportunities of high school and beyond.

The school’s curriculum is designed to provide a comprehensive educational experience, integrating core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for extracurricular involvement. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication with families, offering resources, event calendars, and updates on district-wide initiatives. As part of the broader Muscle Shoals school system, the middle school focuses on equipping students with the critical thinking and collaboration skills necessary to succeed in a modern, ever-changing landscape.

648

Total Students

38.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Muscle Shoals Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	427
Hispanic	47
Black	107
Asian	21
Two or More	42
American Indian	4

White
427 (65.9 %)
Black
107 (16.5 %)
Hispanic
47 (7.3 %)
Two or More
42 (6.5 %)
Asian
21 (3.2 %)
American Indian
4 (0.6 %)

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:	Muscle Shoals City
Phone:	(256)389-2640
Website:	http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	213
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 6 212

Grade 7 209

Grade 8 227