Athens Middle School
Tel:
(256)233-6620
- Athens Middle School serves 498 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Athens Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Athens Middle School's student population of 498 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 498 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Athens Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Athens Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #430 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 15% | 7% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 56% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school, middle school, and elementary school to Athens Middle School is Athens Renaissance School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens Athens Renaissance School Grades: K-12 | 1637 students
0.3 miles
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(245)614-3708 0.3 K-12 1637 - Athens Julian Newman Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 359 students
0.4 miles
517 Julian Newman Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6630 0.4 K-4 359 - Athens Athens Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 407 students
0.8 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6609 0.8 PK-4 407 - Athens Athens High School Grades: 9-12 | 1005 students
1.1 miles
100 Highway 31 N
Athens, AL 35612
(256)233-6613 1.1 9-12 1005 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 350 students
1.1 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6603 1.1 K-4 350
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