Echols Middle School

www.tcss.net

738 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Echols Middle School, located in Northport, Alabama, is a part of the Tuscaloosa County School System. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive educational experience that bridges the gap between elementary and high school. The institution emphasizes academic growth while fostering a supportive environment designed to help young adolescents navigate the social and emotional challenges typical of middle school years.

Beyond its core curriculum, Echols Middle School is committed to a well-rounded student experience, offering various extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses. By utilizing the resources of the Tuscaloosa County School System, the school strives to prepare its students for future success in high school and beyond, maintaining a focus on community involvement and academic excellence within the Northport area.

738

Total Students

42.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Echols Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	350
Hispanic	151
Black	212
Asian	9
Two or More	13
American Indian	3

White
350 (47.4%)
Black
212 (28.7%)
Hispanic
151 (20.5%)
Two or More
13 (1.8%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

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:	Tuscaloosa County
Phone:	(205)342-2884
Website:	http://www.tcss.net
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	738
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	42.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	407
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 7 371

Grade 8 367