Ashford Middle School

Houston County
607 Church St
Ashford, AL 36312
316 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview

Ashford Middle School is a mid-sized public educational campus located in Ashford, AL. Administered by Houston County, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 316 enrolled students across grades 06 through 08.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 17.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 18.6:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 62.7% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 198 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 607 Church St in Ashford, AL 36312, Ashford Middle School serves families zoned within the Houston County attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

316
Total Students
17.0
Full-Time Teachers
18.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    200 (63.3%)
  • Black
    76 (24.1%)
  • Hispanic
    22 (7.0%)
  • Two or More
    16 (5.1%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.6%)
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: Houston County
Phone: (334)899-5411
Website: http://www.hcboe.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 316
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 17.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 198
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 99
Grade 7 106
Grade 8 111
Gender Ratio
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