Double Springs Middle School
Double Springs Middle School serves 255 students in grades 5-8.
Double Springs Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Double Springs Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Double Springs Middle School's student population of 255 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 255 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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School Comparison
Double Springs Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Double Springs Middle School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #468 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | 2% | 33% |
| White | 96% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.08 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 53% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Winston County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Double Springs Middle School is Winston County High School (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Lynn High School (11.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Double Springs Elementary School (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Double Springs Winston County High School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 279 students10
0.0 miles
1222 Co Rd 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-5593 0 9-12 279 - Double Springs Winston County Technical Center Vocational School Grades: 10-12
1.0 miles
1122 County Road 24
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 717-3364 1 10-12 n/a - Double Springs Double Springs Elementary School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 352 students10
1.2 miles
123 Old School Rd
Double Springs, AL 35553
(205) 489-2190 1.2 PK-4 352 - Lynn Lynn Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 160 students10
11.8 miles
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 893-5702 11.8 PK-4 160 - Lynn Lynn High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 5-12 | 290 students10
11.8 miles
531 E Main St
Lynn, AL 35575
(205) 893-5471 11.8 5-12 290
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