What grades does D A Smith Middle School serve?

As a Middle school, D A Smith Middle School serves students in Ozark, AL. The school is administered by Ozark City.

Where is D A Smith Middle School located?

You can find D A Smith Middle School in Ozark, AL.

What school district is D A Smith Middle School in?

Ozark City is the school district for D A Smith Middle School in Ozark, AL. The district oversees 6 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at D A Smith Middle School?

At D A Smith Middle School, there are approximately 15.5 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in Ozark City?

Ozark City includes 6 schools serving students in Ozark.

What schools are in Ozark, AL?

D A Smith Middle School is among the schools serving Ozark, AL. The school is part of Ozark City.

What school district serves Ozark, AL?

The school district for Ozark, AL is Ozark City. D A Smith Middle School and other schools are part of this district.

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Ozark, AL 36360

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

434

Student:Teacher

15.5:1

Locale

Town

District

Ozark City

Econ. Disadvantaged

65.0%

Phone

(334)774-4913

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

35%

27th percentile in AL

Math Proficiency

14th percentile in AL

Chronic Absenteeism

4.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

80 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1

Better than average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

488

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

94% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$13,561

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,389

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,908

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 21%State 55%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$156,573

-0.1% 1yr+27.3% 5yr

Ozark, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

29.6%

Below 150% poverty line

8.6%

Unemployment rate

9.6%

Uninsured residents

14.0%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

323

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

299

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

69%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

80 (27%)

Speech/Language Impairment

77 (26%)

Autism

52 (17%)

Other Health Impairment

43 (14%)

Intellectual Disability

32 (11%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

388

Current enrollment

Declining(-16% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 10, 2026

Professional Development

Staff Day

Mon, Aug 17, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School	Holiday	—
Fri, Oct 9, 2026	Professional Development Teacher Workday, Students Off	Staff Day	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Fall Break No School	Break	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break No School	Break	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Early Dismissal Before Winter Break	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break No School	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King, Jr. Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents' Day No School	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 15, 2027	Spring Break No School	Break	—
Fri, Apr 2, 2027	Professional Development Teacher Workday, Students Off	Staff Day	—
Mon, May 17, 2027	Exam Period High School Exams	exam	—
Thu, May 20, 2027	Last Day of School Early Dismissal	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day No School	Holiday	—