Serving 391 students in grades 5-8, White Plains Middle School ranks in the top 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 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (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 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 391 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
White Plains Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
White Plains Middle School's student population of 391 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
391 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
White Plains Middle 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 White Plains Middle School is 0.36, 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
#423 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
14%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
79%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
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 White Plains Middle School's ranking?
White Plains Middle School is ranked #423 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend White Plains Middle School?
391 students attend White Plains Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of White Plains Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of White Plains Middle School?
White Plains Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does White Plains Middle School offer ?
White Plains Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is White Plains Middle School part of?
White Plains Middle School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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Date
Last Day for Students/Graduation
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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