Andalusia Junior High School
Andalusia Junior High School serves 274 students in grades 7-8.
Andalusia Junior High School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Andalusia Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Andalusia Junior High School's student population of 274 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 274 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
Andalusia Junior High School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Andalusia Junior High School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #797 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 33% |
| White | 63% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.52 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Andalusia City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Andalusia Junior High School is Andalusia High School (1.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Straughn Middle School (5.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Andalusia Elementary School (3.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Andalusia Andalusia High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 497 students10
1.2 miles
701 Third St
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-7569 1.2 9-12 497 - Andalusia Andalusia Elementary School Math: 40% | Reading: 39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-6 | 1,012 student10
3.1 miles
1501 West Bypass
Andalusia, AL 36420
(334) 222-1224 3.1 PK-6 1,012 - Andalusia Straughn Elementary School Math: 65% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 588 students10
5.8 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 427-1311 5.8 PK-5 588 - Andalusia Straughn High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 385 students10
5.8 miles
29448 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-2511 5.8 9-12 385 - Andalusia Straughn Middle School Math: 51% | Reading: 56%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 275 students10
5.8 miles
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
(334) 222-4090 5.8 6-8 275
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