Serving 190 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Pollardmccall Junior High School's student population of 190 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollardmccall Junior High School is 0.30, 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
#301 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pollardmccall Junior High School's ranking?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is ranked #301 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pollardmccall Junior High School often compared to?
Pollardmccall Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewton Middle School, Flomaton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School?
190 students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pollardmccall Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pollardmccall Junior High School?
Pollardmccall Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pollardmccall Junior High School offer ?
Pollardmccall Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pollardmccall Junior High School part of?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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