Lowndes County Middle School

301 Old School Drive
Fort Deposit, AL 36032
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 139 students in grades 6-8, Lowndes County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Lowndes County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Lowndes County Middle School's student population of 139 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has grown by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
139 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Lowndes County Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lowndes County Middle School is 0.13, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#1098 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
24%
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15-19%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
10%
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Black
93%
32%
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White
4%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
98%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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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 Lowndes County Middle School's ranking?
Lowndes County Middle School is ranked #1098 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Lowndes County Middle School?
139 students attend Lowndes County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Lowndes County Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lowndes County Middle School?
Lowndes County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lowndes County Middle School offer ?
Lowndes County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Lowndes County Middle School part of?
Lowndes County Middle School is part of Lowndes County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 139 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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