Danville Middle School in Danville, AL serves grades 5–8 with an enrollment of 387 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1, which is higher than the state average ratio.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Morgan County district average of 30%, showing a declining trend from 36% in 2019.
Reading proficiency stands at 44%, which is lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 47%, with scores stable around the mid–40s over recent years.
The school's graduation rate is 50%, which is significantly lower than the state average of 88% and district average of 87%, with this low rate consistent since 2013.
Minority enrollment accounts for 16% of the student body, with free lunch eligibility increasing dramatically from 25% in 2022 to 57% in 2023, indicating a major shift in the school's socioeconomic composition.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 372 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Danville Middle School serves the western part of Danville, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 79.1 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with the furthest distance to the zone's edge being about 9 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Danville Middle School's student population of 372 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
372 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Rankings
Danville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Danville Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#700 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Green
School Mascot
Little Johns
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Danville Middle School's ranking?
Danville Middle School is ranked #700 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Danville Middle School?
372 students attend Danville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Danville Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Danville Middle School offer ?
Danville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Danville Middle School part of?
Danville Middle School is part of Morgan County School District.
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