Serving 808 students in grades 7-8, Echols 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 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 808 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Echols Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Echols Middle School's student population of 808 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
808 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Echols Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echols Middle School is 0.64, which is more 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
#718 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
18%
10%
Black
31%
32%
White
49%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echols Middle School's ranking?
Echols Middle School is ranked #718 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Echols Middle School often compared to?
Echols Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Middle School, Collinsriverside Middle School, Northridge Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Echols Middle School?
808 students attend Echols Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Echols Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Echols Middle School?
Echols Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Echols Middle School offer ?
Echols Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Echols Middle School part of?
Echols Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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