Serving 267 students in grades 7-8, Andalusia Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 267 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Andalusia Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Andalusia Junior High School's student population of 267 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
267 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Andalusia Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Andalusia Junior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#398 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
37%
32%
White
59%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Andalusia Junior High School's ranking?
Andalusia Junior High School is ranked #398 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Andalusia Junior High School often compared to?
Andalusia Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Straughn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Andalusia Junior High School?
267 students attend Andalusia Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Andalusia Junior High School students are White, 37% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Andalusia Junior High School?
Andalusia Junior High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Andalusia Junior High School offer ?
Andalusia Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Andalusia Junior High School part of?
Andalusia Junior High School is part of Andalusia City School District.
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