South Dale Middle School

sdms.dalecountyboe.org

412 Students

Middle School 5th - 8th

School Overview

South Dale Middle School, located in Pinckard, Alabama, is a public middle school that operates under the jurisdiction of the Dale County School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that supports the transition from elementary to high school. By focusing on core curriculum standards and student development, South Dale Middle School aims to prepare its pupils for future academic success while fostering a sense of community engagement.

As part of the broader Dale County Board of Education system, the school benefits from the district's centralized resources and educational policies. Families and community members can access official updates, school calendars, and contact information through the district’s website at http://www.dalecountyboe.org. The school remains dedicated to upholding the district's mission of excellence, ensuring that students have access to the necessary tools and support systems required to achieve their educational potential within the Pinckard area.

412

Total Students

18.5

Full-Time Teachers

22.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

69.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for South Dale Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	214
Hispanic	21
Black	139
Asian	4
Two or More	31
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
214 (51.9%)
Black
139 (33.7%)
Two or More
31 (7.5%)
Hispanic
21 (5.1%)
Asian
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Dale County
Phone:	(334)983-3077
Website:	http://sdms.dalecountyboe.org
Grade Range:	5th - 8th
Total Students:	412
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	287
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 77

Grade 6 90

Grade 7 136

Grade 8 109