D A Smith Middle School

994 Andrews Ave
Ozark, AL 36360
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 485 students in grades 6-8, D A Smith 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 is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

D A Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

D A Smith Middle School's student population of 485 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
485 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

D A Smith Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of D A Smith Middle School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#699 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of D A Smith Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
17%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of D A Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
42%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of D A Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of D A Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
52%
32%
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White
35%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of D A Smith Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in D A Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is D A Smith Middle School's ranking?
D A Smith Middle School is ranked #699 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are D A Smith Middle School often compared to?
D A Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like South Dale Middle School, Ariton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend D A Smith Middle School?
485 students attend D A Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of D A Smith Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of D A Smith Middle School?
D A Smith Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does D A Smith Middle School offer ?
D A Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is D A Smith Middle School part of?
D A Smith Middle School is part of Ozark City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 485 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 65%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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