Smith Middle School

www.bhm.k12.al.us/smith

336 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Middle School, located at 1124 Five Mile Rd in Birmingham, Alabama, is a public educational institution serving students within the Birmingham City Schools district. As part of a district committed to academic growth and community engagement, the school focuses on providing a structured environment tailored to the developmental needs of middle schoolers. It serves as a foundational community hub, dedicated to preparing students for the transition to high school by fostering both their academic achievement and social-emotional growth.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while incorporating the specific goals set forth by the Birmingham City Schools system. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s infrastructure, Smith Middle School emphasizes foundational skills in core subjects such as mathematics, science, and literacy. For those looking for the most current information regarding extracurricular activities, academic calendars, or specific administrative policies, the school’s official website (http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/smith) serves as the primary resource for families and the community.

336

Total Students

16.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	5
Hispanic	39
Black	281
Asian	2
Two or More	9

Black
281 (83.6%)
Hispanic
39 (11.6%)
Two or More
9 (2.7%)
White
5 (1.5%)
Asian
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:	Birmingham City
Phone:	(205)231-5675
Website:	http://www.bhm.k12.al.us/smith
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	290
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 6 116

Grade 7 108

Grade 8 112