John P Powell Middle School

Chambers County
300 Ave A SE
Lafayette, AL 36862
140 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
John P. Powell Middle School, located at 700 Martin Luther King Drive in Lafayette, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Chambers County School District. The school is dedicated to providing a supportive and structured learning environment for middle-grade students, focusing on core academic subjects while fostering personal growth and social development during the transitional adolescent years.

The school emphasizes a commitment to student success by integrating standard curricula with efforts to prepare students for high school and beyond. Through its official website, the school maintains communication with families, providing access to resources, district information, and updates on school events. As a community-focused school in Lafayette, John P. Powell Middle School plays a vital role in the local educational landscape by encouraging student engagement and academic achievement.
140
Total Students
7.7
Full-Time Teachers
18.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
76.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    102 (72.9%)
  • White
    25 (17.9%)
  • Hispanic
    10 (7.1%)
  • Two or More
    3 (2.1%)
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: Chambers County
Phone: (334)864-8274
Website: http://www.jpp.chambersk12.org
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 140
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 7.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 107
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 42
Grade 7 54
Grade 8 44
Gender Ratio