Serving 325 students in grades 5-8, Saks 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 10% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 325 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 60%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Saks Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Saks Middle School's student population of 325 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
325 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Saks 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 Saks Middle School is 0.60, 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
#836 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart display the overall school rank of Saks Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the overall school rank of Saks Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/0/274/saks-middle-school-chart-2il8tk.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
![This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Saks Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Saks Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/0/274/saks-middle-school-chart-wlTnxR.png)
Hispanic
10%
10%
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Black
49%
32%
![This chart display the percentage of Black students in Saks Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart display the percentage of Black students in Saks Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/0/274/saks-middle-school-chart-bxeputq.png)
White
40%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL. This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in AL.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/0/274/saks-middle-school-chart-baSwgVs.png)
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Saks Middle School's ranking?
Saks Middle School is ranked #836 out of 1,285 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Saks Middle School?
325 students attend Saks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Saks Middle School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Saks Middle School?
Saks Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Saks Middle School offer ?
Saks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Saks Middle School part of?
Saks Middle School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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