McAdory Middle School

5450 Yellow Jacket Boulevard
McCalla, AL 35111

www.jefcoed.com/McAdoryMS

841 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

McAdory Middle School, located in McCalla, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. As home to the "Yellow Jackets," the school focuses on fostering a supportive middle-grades environment that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The campus is dedicated to promoting academic excellence, personal growth, and community involvement, providing students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for the challenges of their upcoming secondary education.

Beyond the classroom, McAdory Middle School encourages student participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, which are essential for developing well-rounded individuals. The school emphasizes a partnership between educators, students, and parents to maintain a positive and safe learning atmosphere. By leveraging its resources and community spirit, McAdory Middle School strives to inspire its students to reach their full potential while upholding the traditions associated with the McCalla area.

841

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McAdory Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	122
Hispanic	171
Black	526
Asian	3
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

Black
526 (62.5%)
Hispanic
171 (20.3%)
White
122 (14.5%)
Two or More
18 (2.1%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-4730
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/McAdoryMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	841
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	490
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 6 286

Grade 7 275

Grade 8 280