Double Springs Middle School serves 256 students in grades 5-8.
Double Springs 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 256 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Double Springs Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Double Springs Middle School's student population of 256 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
256 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Double Springs Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Double Springs Middle School is 0.08, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#761 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%

Black
1%
32%

White
96%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
13%
6%

School Statewide Testing
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 Double Springs Middle School's ranking?
Double Springs Middle School is ranked #761 out of 1,276 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?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Double Springs Middle School?
256 students attend Double Springs Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Double Springs Middle School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Double Springs Middle School?
Double Springs Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Double Springs Middle School offer ?
Double Springs Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Double Springs Middle School part of?
Double Springs Middle School is part of Winston County School District.
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