Tipton Durant Middle School

185 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Tipton Durant Middle School is a public school located in Selma, Alabama, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Selma City Schools district, the institution is situated on Tipton Street and functions as a central academic hub for middle-grade students in the local community. The school is focused on providing foundational education during the critical adolescent developmental years, aiming to prepare students for the transition into high school.

The school operates within the broader context of the Selma City school system, which serves a historically significant community. Like many schools in the region, Tipton Durant works to navigate the challenges and opportunities of a small-city public school district. Its mission generally emphasizes academic growth, character development, and creating a supportive environment for students from diverse backgrounds as they progress through their middle school curriculum.

185

Total Students

10.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Tipton Durant Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	1
Black	170
Two or More	12

Black
170 (91.9 %)
Two or More
12 (6.5 %)
White
2 (1.1 %)
Hispanic
1 (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:	Dallas County
Phone:	(334)872-8080
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	185
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
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 55

Grade 7 71

Grade 8 59