William R Martin Middle School

2863 County Road 81
Valley Grande, AL 36703

www.dallask12.org/4/home

229 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

William R. Martin Middle School, located in Valley Grande, Alabama, serves as a focal point for intermediate education within the Dallas County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. By focusing on a structured curriculum, the institution aims to cultivate both the intellectual growth and the personal development of its students during their formative middle school years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, the school emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student engagement. Through various extracurricular activities and a commitment to maintaining a collaborative relationship between staff, parents, and students, William R. Martin Middle School strives to create a well-rounded educational experience. The school’s presence in Valley Grande highlights its role as a vital local resource, focused on preparing its student body for future success in higher-level academics and beyond.

229

Total Students

11.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for William R Martin Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	60
Hispanic	5
Black	150
Asian	1
Two or More	13

Black
150 (65.5 %)
White
60 (26.2 %)
Two or More
13 (5.7 %)
Hispanic
5 (2.2 %)
Asian
1 (0.4 %)

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)872-6417
Website:	http://www.dallask12.org/4/home
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	229
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	11.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	153
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 7 120

Grade 8 109