Ralph Bunche Middle School

1925 Niskey Lake Rd SW
Atlanta, GA 30331

824 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Ralph J. Bunche Middle School, located on Niskey Lake Road in Southwest Atlanta, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Atlanta Public Schools district. Named in honor of the Nobel Peace Prize-winning diplomat and civil rights activist Ralph Bunche, the school is deeply integrated into the local community. It focuses on providing a comprehensive middle school curriculum designed to prepare students for the academic and social transitions required for high school success.

Beyond core academics, the school emphasizes a supportive environment that prioritizes student growth, character development, and community engagement. As part of a district committed to educational equity, Bunche Middle School utilizes various programs and initiatives to address the diverse needs of its student body. By fostering a culture of high expectations and utilizing its suburban-adjacent campus, the school aims to empower its students to become informed, responsible citizens and lifelong learners.

824

Total Students

63.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

79.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ralph Bunche Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	1
Hispanic	31
Black	784
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Black
784 (95.1 %)
Hispanic
31 (3.8 %)
Two or More
7 (0.8 %)
White
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)802-6700
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	824
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	63.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	651
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 6 276

Grade 7 265

Grade 8 283