Curry Middle School

www.walkercountyschools.com/curryms/

353 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Curry Middle School, located in Jasper, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Walker County School District. As a dedicated middle school, it provides a focused learning environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school, catering specifically to the developmental and academic needs of adolescent students in the local community. The school prides itself on fostering a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to grow both intellectually and socially.

Reflecting its community spirit, the school identifies with the "Yellow Jacket" mascot, which is central to its local identity and extracurricular involvement. Through its integration with the Walker County School system, the institution emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum aimed at preparing students for future success, while utilizing its official website as a primary communication hub for parents, students, and staff to access academic resources, school calendars, and important district updates.

353

Total Students

19.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Curry Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	323
Hispanic	8
Black	9
Two or More	12
American Indian	1

White
323 (91.5%)
Two or More
12 (3.4%)
Black
9 (2.5%)
Hispanic
8 (2.3%)
American Indian
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:	Walker County
Phone:	(205)384-3441
Website:	http://www.walkercountyschools.com/curryms/
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	353
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
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 90

Grade 6 78

Grade 7 85

Grade 8 100