Alston Middle

732 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Alston Middle School, located at 500 Bryan Street in Summerville, South Carolina, serves as a vital educational hub within the Dorchester School District Two system. The school is known for fostering a supportive environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement during the critical middle school transition years. By offering a comprehensive curriculum alongside various extracurricular activities, Alston Middle aims to prepare its diverse student body for the rigors of high school and beyond.

The school community is deeply integrated into the historic Summerville area, benefiting from the close-knit culture of the surrounding region. With a focus on both technological integration and collaborative learning, Alston Middle strives to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages students to become responsible, productive citizens. Through the dedicated efforts of its staff and active parental involvement, the school maintains a commitment to excellence and high expectations for student achievement.

732

Total Students

55.7

Full-Time Teachers

13.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alston Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	262
Hispanic	126
Black	260
Asian	7
Two or More	71
American Indian	6

White
262 (35.8%)
Black
260 (35.5%)
Hispanic
126 (17.2%)
Two or More
71 (9.7%)
Asian
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
6 (0.8%)

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:	Dorchester 02
Phone:	(843)873-3890
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	732
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	55.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 6 246

Grade 7 245

Grade 8 241

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Alston Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	246
Grade 7	245
Grade 8	241

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Alston Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	350	47.8%
Male	382	52.2%

Middle School 6th - 8th