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South Dale Middle School

PublicGrades 5–8
Pinckard, Alabama · Dale County
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students410
Student:Teacher19.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch78%
Title INo
South Dale
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
410
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
78%+14pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
19.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Elementary
Level

Overview

South Dale Middle School is a public elementary serving grades 5–8 in Pinckard, Alabama. The school enrolls 410 students. It is part of the Dale County district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelElementary
Grade Span5–8
DistrictDale County
County1045
CityPinckard
ZIP36371
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010105000393

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment410

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %78%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)