ALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL
Alston Middle is a public middle school that is part of the Dorchester 02 school district, located in Summerville, SC with about 806 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 53 teachers, Alston Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Alston Middle School, located at 500 Bryan Street in Summerville, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Dorchester School District Two system. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, Alston Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.
The school community is deeply integrated into the historic Summerville area, benefiting from the close-knit culture of the surrounding region. With a focus on both technological integration and collaborative learning, Alston Middle strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens. Through the dedicated efforts of its staff and active parental involvement, the school maintains a commitment to excellence and high expectations for student achievement.
For more information, contact Alston Middle at (843) 873-3890 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Summerville, SC 29483
(843) 873-3890
ALSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Summerville, SC with about 806 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Dorchester 02
- Total Students:
- 806
- Teachers:
- 53
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Supplemental Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 806 students
- White
- 49.8%
- Black or African American
- 35.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Two or more races
- 4.7%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 46.8%
- Male
- 53.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.