Gadsden Middle School (Alabama)

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Gadsden Middle School
Address
612 Tracy Street

Gadsden
,
Alabama
35901

United States
Information
TypePublic:[1]
Established1924
School districtGadsden City[1]
Staff27.28 (FTE 2019-2020)[1]
Grades6-8[1]
Number of students477 (2019-2020)[1]
Student to teacher ratio17.49 (2019-2020)[1]
Color(s)Black, orange
NicknameTigers
Websitegms.gcs.k12.al.us

Gadsden Middle School (Alabama)[2] is one of three middle schools in the Gadsden City Schools system,[3] located in Gadsden, Alabama and serving grades 6 through 9. The school is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.[4]

History[]

In 1901, Gadsden's first public high school, Disque High School, was opened at the corner of Chestnut and College Streets. It was named in honor of Gadsden City School Board chairman and Judge .[5] In 1924, it became Disque Junior High School when the larger Gadsden High School was opened. The original DJHS site was demolished in 1962, and the Gadsden Post Office was built in its place. DJHS moved into the then-new Tracy Street building for the 1962–63 school year, serving grades 7 through 9.[6] In the 1980s, Disque Junior High School was renamed Disque Middle School and began serving grades 6 through 8; grade 9 shifted to Gadsden High School.

On January 12, 2006, the Gadsden City Board of Education voted to rename Disque Middle School to Gadsden Middle School, beginning in the 2006–07 school year.[7] This name change coincided with the consolidation of Gadsden City's three high schools at the time―Emma Sansom High School, Gadsden High School, and Litchfield High School―into a single Gadsden City High School, as well as the associated relocation and renaming of both (to Emma Sansom Middle School) and (to Litchfield Middle School).[7][8]

Current demographics[]

As of the 2019–2020 school year, Gadsden Middle serves approximately 450-500 students in grades 6 through 8, with the students split evenly by gender. The student population is approximately 60% economically disadvantaged. Ethnic/racial demographics include 47% Black/African-American, 34% White/Caucasian, 16% Hispanic/Latino, and the remaining 3% were of Asian, American Indian or Alaskan Native, and two or more races.[1][9]

Athletics and activities[]

Gadsden Middle students and teams are called the Tigers, and the official school colors are orange and black.[2] Sports teams include boys' and girls' basketball, football, and cheerleading. The GMS Tiger Band offers marching and concert opportunities, both in class and outside of school, including working with the Gadsden City Titan Band and helping with the Mid South Marching Band Festival.[2] The GMS Tiger Quiz Bowl team competes regionally, state-wide, and nationally.[10]

Feeder schools[]

Three Gadsden City elementary schools feed into Gadsden Middle School[11]

  • Eura Brown Elementary School
  • Ray Thompson Elementary School
  • W.E. Striplin Elementary School

All Gadsden Middle students matriculate at Gadsden City High School.

References[]

  1. ^ a b c d e f g "Gadsden Middle School (Alabama)". National Center for Education Statistics. U.S. Department of Education. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  2. ^ a b c "Gadsden Middle School AL". Gadsden City Schools. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  3. ^ "Gadsden City Schools". Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  4. ^ "Gadsden Middle School AL". advanc-ed.org. Cognia, Inc. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  5. ^ Hobson Jr., Kenneth A. (September 11, 2008). "Board's central office named after Disque". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  6. ^ Schepens, Beth (November 15, 2001). "Disque Middle School celebrates 100th anniversary". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  7. ^ a b Roe, Kathy (January 13, 2006). "Disque's name set to change". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  8. ^ Clemons, David (January 16, 2006). "Many schools honor Gadsden's past". The Gadsden Times. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  9. ^ "Gadsden Middle School AL". usnews.com. US News & World Report. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  10. ^ "Gadsden Middle School (Alabama)". naqt.com. National Academic Quiz Tournaments, LLC. Retrieved 19 June 2021.
  11. ^ "GCS Zoning Map". Gadsden City Schools. Retrieved 19 June 2021.

External links[]

Coordinates: 34°00′22″N 86°00′41″W / 34.0062°N 86.0113°W / 34.0062; -86.0113

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