Serving 255 students in grades 6-8, Councill Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 23% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
255 students
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)23%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)2%
7%
Black
(15-16)41%
33%
White
(15-16)57%
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Councill Middle School?
255 students attend Councill Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Councill Middle School students are White, 41% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Councill Middle School?
Councill Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Councill Middle School offer ?
Councill Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Councill Middle School part of?
Councill Middle School is part of Tallapoosa County School District.
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