Rutledge School

www.midfield.k12.al.us/Domain/10

288 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

Rutledge School, located in Midfield, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Midfield City School District. As a primary school serving the local community, the institution is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic development and social growth for its students. By focusing on fundamental skills and building a strong educational foundation, the school aims to prepare its students for the subsequent stages of their academic careers.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Midfield City School District, which prioritizes student achievement, community engagement, and the cultivation of a safe, inclusive atmosphere. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, including academic calendars, faculty contact information, and updates regarding district-wide initiatives. Rutledge School remains a central part of the Midfield community, striving to empower its young learners to reach their full potential.

288

Total Students

14.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

90.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rutledge School
Demographic	Student Count
White	8
Hispanic	29
Black	248
Two or More	3

Black
248 (86.1%)
Hispanic
29 (10.1%)
White
8 (2.8%)
Two or More
3 (1.0%)

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:	Midfield City
Phone:	(205)780-8647
Website:	http://www.midfield.k12.al.us/Domain/10
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	14.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	260
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 64

Grade 6 80

Grade 7 77

Grade 8 67