Rudd Middle School

www.jefcoed.com/RuddMS

648 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Rudd Middle School, located in Pinson, Alabama, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Jefferson County School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, student responsibility, and preparation for high school success. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, the school aims to address the diverse social and emotional needs of young adolescents during their critical developmental years.

Community involvement and a collaborative school culture are central to the experience at Rudd Middle School. The faculty and staff work closely with parents and the local Pinson community to provide resources and programs that encourage student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. Through a focus on clear communication and consistent academic standards, the school strives to maintain a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential and develop as active members of their community.

648

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rudd Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	222
Black	320
Asian	1
Two or More	12

Black
320 (49.4%)
Hispanic
222 (34.3%)
White
93 (14.4%)
Two or More
12 (1.9%)
Asian
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:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-5309
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/RuddMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	648
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	462
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 6 196

Grade 7 226

Grade 8 226