Cullman Middle School

cms.cullmancats.net

491 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Cullman Middle School, located in the heart of Cullman, Alabama, serves as a central hub for academic and personal growth for students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Cullman City School System, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and student engagement. The school’s curriculum is designed to prepare students for the transition to high school by balancing core academic requirements with diverse opportunities for exploration, including various electives and extracurricular activities.

Beyond the classroom, Cullman Middle School is well-known for its strong sense of community and school spirit, famously embodied by the "Cullman Cats" mascot. The school encourages a holistic approach to student life, offering a range of athletics, clubs, and service organizations that help students develop leadership skills and lifelong friendships. By leveraging its resources and dedicated faculty, the school strives to empower its student body to achieve success both academically and as responsible members of the broader Cullman community.

491

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

31.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cullman Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	410
Hispanic	46
Black	11
Asian	10
Two or More	11
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
410 (83.5%)
Hispanic
46 (9.4%)
Black
11 (2.2%)
Two or More
11 (2.2%)
Asian
10 (2.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Cullman City
Phone:	(256)734-7959
Website:	http://cms.cullmancats.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	491
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 7 260

Grade 8 231