Alston Middle

822 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

822

Total Students

55.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alston Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	366
Hispanic	112
Black	270
Two or More	72
American Indian	2

White
366 (44.5 %)
Black
270 (32.8 %)
Hispanic
112 (13.6 %)
Two or More
72 (8.8 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)873-3890
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	822
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 257

Grade 7 276

Grade 8 289

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alston Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	257
Grade 7	276
Grade 8	289

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alston Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	403	49%
Male	419	51%

Middle School 6th - 8th