Semmes Middle School

1,318 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Semmes Middle School, located at 4566 Ed George Road in Semmes, Alabama, serves as a focal point for intermediate education in its community. As a proud home of the Bulldogs, the school focuses on fostering a supportive learning environment that encourages academic growth and personal development for students transitioning from elementary to high school. The facility is equipped to provide a comprehensive middle school experience, balancing rigorous curriculum requirements with various extracurricular opportunities designed to engage students during these formative years.

The school maintains a strong connection with the local community, emphasizing school spirit and civic responsibility. Through its digital presence at [smsbulldogs.com](http://smsbulldogs.com), the administration keeps parents and guardians informed about academic calendars, athletic schedules, and school news. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience, Semmes Middle School aims to prepare its students for the challenges of secondary education and beyond, cultivating a culture of pride and achievement.

1,318

Total Students

68.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Semmes Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	816
Hispanic	81
Black	381
Asian	2
Two or More	30
American Indian	8

White
816 (61.9 %)
Black
381 (28.9 %)
Hispanic
81 (6.1 %)
Two or More
30 (2.3 %)
American Indian
8 (0.6 %)
Asian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Mobile County
Phone:	(251)221-2344
Website:	http://smsbulldogs.com
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	68.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	743
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 6 403

Grade 7 443

Grade 8 472