Sipsey Valley Middle School

www.tcss.net

575 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Sipsey Valley Middle School, located in Buhl, Alabama, is a key component of the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving students in the surrounding rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering both academic achievement and personal growth during the critical middle school transition years. The campus is designed to provide a supportive environment where students can navigate their pre-adolescent development while preparing for the more rigorous curriculum they will encounter at the high school level.

As part of the broader Tuscaloosa County school district, Sipsey Valley Middle School emphasizes a comprehensive approach to education that integrates core academics with opportunities for extracurricular engagement. The school’s connection to the district’s central mission ensures that students have access to modern educational resources, technology, and standardized instructional goals. For those seeking detailed information on school policies, academic calendars, or specific faculty contacts, the district’s website, [www.tcss.net](http://www.tcss.net), serves as the primary portal for community communication and administrative updates.

575

Total Students

28.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sipsey Valley Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	393
Hispanic	70
Black	101
Asian	1
Two or More	8
Pacific Islander	2

White
393 (68.3%)
Black
101 (17.6%)
Hispanic
70 (12.2%)
Two or More
8 (1.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.3%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

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:	Tuscaloosa County
Phone:	(205)342-2870
Website:	http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	267
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 5 169

Grade 6 126

Grade 7 146

Grade 8 134