Deshler Middle School

www.deshlermiddle.org

336 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Deshler Middle School, located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serves as a vital component of the Tuscumbia City Schools system. The school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development for students in the middle grades. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and student character growth, the institution aims to prepare its pupils for the transition into high school and beyond, often leveraging its place within a smaller, tight-knit community to provide a supportive and focused educational atmosphere.

In addition to its standard academic offerings, Deshler Middle School encourages student participation in various extracurricular activities, including athletics and clubs, which are designed to build teamwork and leadership skills. The school’s digital presence and community outreach reflect an ongoing effort to keep parents and guardians engaged in the learning process. By maintaining high expectations for student achievement and promoting a safe, inclusive culture, Deshler Middle School remains a central pillar of the Tuscumbia educational landscape.

336

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

15.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Deshler Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	216
Hispanic	15
Black	82
Asian	1
Two or More	20
American Indian	2

White
216 (64.3%)
Black
82 (24.4%)
Two or More
20 (6.0%)
Hispanic
15 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)
Asian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Tuscumbia City
Phone:	(256)389-2920
Website:	http://www.deshlermiddle.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	336
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	172
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 6 107

Grade 7 104

Grade 8 125