Etowah Middle School

www.attalla.k12.al.us

342 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Etowah Middle School, located in Attalla, Alabama, serves as a central hub for adolescent education within the Attalla City School District. Committed to fostering both academic excellence and personal growth, the school provides a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school. By balancing core academic subjects with elective opportunities, the school aims to meet the diverse developmental needs of its student body while maintaining a supportive environment that emphasizes student achievement.

Beyond the classroom, Etowah Middle School is dedicated to cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution encourages student involvement in extracurricular activities, athletics, and various school programs, which help build character and leadership skills. With a focus on the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Attalla community, the school strives to create a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking atmosphere where students are empowered to succeed both as learners and as contributing members of society.

342

Total Students

19.1

Full-Time Teachers

17.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

74.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Etowah Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	29
Black	64
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
229 (67.0%)
Black
64 (18.7%)
Hispanic
29 (8.5%)
Two or More
16 (4.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3%)

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:	Attalla City
Phone:	(256)538-3236
Website:	http://www.attalla.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
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 6 115

Grade 7 122

Grade 8 105