ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL

www.almasd.net

722 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alma Middle School, located at 706 Highway 64 East in Alma, Arkansas, serves as a key educational institution within the Alma School District. The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between elementary and high school by providing a focused learning environment for students in the middle grades. As part of a district that emphasizes academic excellence and community engagement, the school prioritizes preparing its students for future success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academics with personal development.

The school operates under the broader Alma School District mission, which is accessible through their website at www.AlmaSD.net. This digital hub provides parents and community members with essential information, including school calendars, academic resources, and district-wide policies. By fostering a supportive and structured atmosphere, Alma Middle School aims to cultivate a sense of school pride and civic responsibility while helping students navigate the critical transitional years of early adolescence.

722

Total Students

62.6

Full-Time Teachers

11.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for ALMA MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	595
Hispanic	38
Black	11
Asian	3
Two or More	58
American Indian	17

White
595 (82.4%)
Two or More
58 (8.0%)
Hispanic
38 (5.3%)
American Indian
17 (2.4%)
Black
11 (1.5%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	ALMA SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(479)632-2168
Website:	http://www.almasd.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	722
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	62.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	252
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	95

* 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 6 216

Grade 7 254

Grade 8 252