Crawford Long Middle School

705 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Long Middle School is located in the vibrant Sylvan Hills neighborhood of southwest Atlanta and serves students as part of the Atlanta Public Schools (APS) district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and student engagement. By focusing on a rigorous curriculum, Long Middle School aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, while encouraging students to take pride in their community and their individual progress.

In addition to its core academic programs, Long Middle School provides various extracurricular opportunities and support services designed to address the holistic needs of its students. The school actively collaborates with families and community partners to create a supportive atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential. Its central location in the 30354 area makes it an essential hub for local families, striving to be a cornerstone of excellence and opportunity within the Atlanta school system.

705

Total Students

61.8

Full-Time Teachers

11.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Crawford Long Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	57
Black	634
Two or More	11
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Black
634 (89.9 %)
Hispanic
57 (8.1 %)
Two or More
11 (1.6 %)
White
1 (0.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Atlanta Public Schools
Phone:	(404)802-4800
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	61.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	627
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 6 234

Grade 7 219

Grade 8 252