Serving 513 students in grades 6-8, Douglas 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 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Douglas Middle School's student population of 513 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Douglas 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 Douglas Middle School is 0.54, 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
#765 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
45%
10%
Black
2%
32%
White
51%
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
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Douglas Middle School's ranking?
Douglas Middle School is ranked #765 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Douglas Middle School often compared to?
Douglas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boaz Middle School, Guntersville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Douglas Middle School?
513 students attend Douglas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Douglas Middle School students are White, 45% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Douglas Middle School offer ?
Douglas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Douglas Middle School part of?
Douglas Middle School is part of Marshall County School District.
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