Demopolis Middle School

300 E Pettus St
Demopolis, AL 36732
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 490 students in grades 6-8, Demopolis Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 17% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Demopolis Middle School's student population of 490 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
490 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Demopolis Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Demopolis Middle School is 0.56, 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)
#591 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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17%
24%
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43%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
5%
10%
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Black
52%
32%
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White
42%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Demopolis Middle School's ranking?
Demopolis Middle School is ranked #591 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Demopolis Middle School?
490 students attend Demopolis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Demopolis Middle School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Demopolis Middle School?
Demopolis Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Demopolis Middle School offer ?
Demopolis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Demopolis Middle School part of?
Demopolis Middle School is part of Demopolis City School District.

School Reviews

2   5/24/2010
My child has not been at this school long enough for me to comment on the quality of education at DMS. He has always been a fairly good student but since transferring to DMS, he has brought home staight A's. I think maybe the school is not as challenging as the school where we moved from. One HUGE drawback to this school is the lack of communication from the faculty-mainly the Principle. My child was being physically pushed and shoved around. The principle would not return my or my husbands phone calls. I eventually called the Assist. Principle who took care of the situation. I don't know if the principle is overworked and can not handle the load, but student safety should always come first. It has been sugested to me that my son has the wrong skin color. I hope that this is NOT the case. We moved from a larger city and where incidents such as these would NEVER be tolerated. I will be placing my child in a private school next year.
- Posted by Parent - blarg

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 490 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 58%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 17% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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