Boaz Middle School

140 Newt Parker Dr
Boaz, AL 35957
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Boaz Middle School serves 554 students in grades 6-8.
Boaz Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Boaz Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Boaz Middle School's student population of 554 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
554 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

Boaz Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Boaz Middle School is 0.58, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#425 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
44%
10%
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Black
2%
32%
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White
48%
53%
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Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.58
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Boaz Middle School's ranking?
Boaz Middle School is ranked #425 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Boaz Middle School often compared to?
Boaz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Boaz Middle School?
554 students attend Boaz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Boaz Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hawaiian, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Boaz Middle School?
Boaz Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Boaz Middle School offer ?
Boaz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Boaz Middle School part of?
Boaz Middle School is part of Boaz City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 554 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 52%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 22% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 49% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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