Aliceville Middle School (Closed 2020)

Aliceville Middle School in Aliceville, AL serves 124 students in grades 7 and 8 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 19%, lower than the state average of 30% and approximately equal to the district average of 20%; math scores showed a declining trend from 75% in 2012 to 19% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 49%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and the district average of 32%, demonstrating some improvement from 28% in 2018 to 49% in 2022.
Science proficiency is 46%, higher than the state average of 38% and the district average of 20% as of 2022, with a steady increase from 37% in 2021.
Enrollment declined significantly from about 292 students in 2013 to 124 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch remained high and stable at approximately 83%, indicating sustained socioeconomic composition; minority enrollment is predominantly Black students at 119 out of 124 total.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
(18-19)
10-14%
47%
(18-19)
25-29%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
96%
31%
White
1%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.08
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Aliceville Middle School?
124 students attend Aliceville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Aliceville Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Aliceville Middle School?
Aliceville Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aliceville Middle School offer ?
Aliceville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Aliceville Middle School part of?
Aliceville Middle School is part of Pickens County School District.

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