Alexander City Middle School's state ranking declined from #566 in 2010 to #807 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency dropped sharply from 47% in 2019 to 14% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 43%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 585 students in 1999 to 427 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose from 23% to 42%, indicating an increase in socioeconomic need; minority enrollment comprised 59% of the student body in 2023.
The school served grades 7–8 with an enrollment of 427 students in 2023 and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, ranking in the top 20% statewide for low student–teacher ratio.
Alexander City Middle School is Title I eligible and recognized as one of Alabama's most diverse middle schools, ranking within the top 10% for diversity in the state.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 430 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Alexander City Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district in Alexander City, AL, covering approximately 112.2 square miles with a typical drive to the school taking about 10-15 minutes. The average distance from the school to the edge of the zone is around 6.9 miles, extending up to 13.5 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexander City Middle School's student population of 430 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
430 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexander City Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander City Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#807 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
12%
Black
47%
31%
White
35%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexander City Middle School's ranking?
Alexander City Middle School is ranked #807 out of 1,275 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?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Alexander City Middle School?
430 students attend Alexander City Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Alexander City Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alexander City Middle School?
Alexander City Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Alexander City Middle School offer ?
Alexander City Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Alexander City Middle School part of?
Alexander City Middle School is part of Alexander City School District.
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