What grades does Alston Middle serve?

As a Middle school, Alston Middle serves students in Summerville, SC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Alston Middle located?

You can find Alston Middle in Summerville, SC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Alston Middle?

At Alston Middle, there are approximately 15.8 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Summerville, SC?

Alston Middle is among the schools serving Summerville, SC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Alston Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Summerville, South Carolina|Dorchester 02

Summerville, SC 29483

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Oct

Wed

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Nov

Tue

Election DayEventDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Dec

Mon

Winter BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Jan

Mon

Martin Luther King Jr. DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Feb

Mon

Presidents DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

804

Student:Teacher

15.8:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Dorchester 02

Econ. Disadvantaged

79.5%

Phone

(843)873-3890

School Statistics

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

205 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.4:1

Better than average in SC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,100

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

78% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,212

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$6,397

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$14,137

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 53%Local 36%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$427,769

-0.8% 1yr+41.7% 5yr

Charleston, SC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

18.6%

Below 150% poverty line

5.5%

Unemployment rate

10.5%

Uninsured residents

9.4%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

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

Total Students Served

3,633

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

3,358

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,097 (33%)

Speech/Language Impairment

647 (19%)

Other Health Impairment

580 (17%)

Autism

526 (16%)

Intellectual Disability

116 (3%)

Emotional Disturbance

59 (2%)

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

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

732

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Oct 7, 2026

Fall Break

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Break

Tue, Nov 3, 2026

Election Day

Event

Mon, Nov 23, 2026

Thanksgiving Break

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Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Dorchester 02. Alston Middle follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Wed, Oct 7, 2026	Fall BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Tue, Nov 3, 2026	Election DayDistrict-wide	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for any schedule changes related to this observance.	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Presidents DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—
Mon, Mar 29, 2027	Spring BreakDistrict-wide Review the calendar for the full break dates.	Break	—
Thu, May 27, 2027	Last Day of SchoolDistrict-wide Review the school calendar for the final day of the academic year.	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide Check the calendar for holiday observance details.	Holiday	—