Clanton Middle School
Clanton Middle School serves 649 students in grades 6-8.
Clanton Middle 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 43% (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 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Clanton Middle School's student population of 649 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 649 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Comparison
Clanton Middle 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 Clanton Middle School is 0.46, 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 | #681 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 26:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 8% |
| Black | 17% | 33% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 51% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chilton County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Clanton Middle School is Chilton County Alternative School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Clanton Intermediate School (0.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Clanton Clanton Intermediate School Math: 57% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 666 students10
0.1 miles
825 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2790 0.1 3-5 666 - Clanton Chilton County Alternative School Alternative School Grades: 6-12
0.2 miles
102 1st Street
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-0045 0.2 6-12 n/a - Clanton Clanton Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 838 students
0.3 miles
1000 Cloverleaf Dr
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2730 0.3 PK-2 838 - Clanton Chilton County High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 806 students10
0.5 miles
1214 7th St S
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2710 0.5 9-12 806 - Clanton W A Lecroy Career Technical Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
3.5 miles
2829 4th Ave N
Clanton, AL 35045
(205) 280-2920 3.5 9-12 n/a
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