School overview
At a glance
Reported students
376
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
21.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.9:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
33th percentile
Compared with 263 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
504
Kate D Smith DAR Middle: 376 reported students.
State peer staffing position
49th percentile
17.9:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about Kate D Smith DAR Middle
Kate D Smith DAR Middle is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Grant. It is one of 18 current school records connected to Marshall County. NCES reports 376 students for 2024–25.
Among 263 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 449 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 33th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.9:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (88%) and Hispanic or Latino (5.6%). English learners represent 2.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 23.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports access to gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking Kate D Smith DAR Middle
- 1How do the reported 17.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 21.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 23.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 35.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White88%
- Hispanic5.6%
- Black1.1%
- Asian1.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native1.9%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.4%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Continue exploring
Other schools in Marshall County
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Douglas Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
512 reported students
Kate D Smith DAR High School
High · Grades 09–12
372 reported students
Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
308 reported students
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
286 reported students
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–02
278 reported students
Brindlee Mountain High School
High · Grades 06–12
496 reported students