Serving 487 students in grades 5-8, Alexandria 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 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower 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: 5-8
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alexandria Middle School's student population of 487 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Alexandria 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 Alexandria Middle 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
#505 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
11%
32%
White
83%
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
42%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alexandria Middle School's ranking?
Alexandria Middle School is ranked #505 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Alexandria Middle School often compared to?
Alexandria Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Piedmont 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 24% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Alexandria Middle School?
487 students attend Alexandria Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Alexandria Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexandria Middle School?
Alexandria Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Alexandria Middle School offer ?
Alexandria Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Alexandria Middle School part of?
Alexandria Middle School is part of Calhoun County School District.
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