Drake Middle School
Drake Middle School serves 682 students in grades 6.
Drake Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2022)
- Grades: 6
- Enrollment: 682 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Drake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Drake Middle School's student population of 682 students has declined by 47% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
682 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
School Rankings
Drake Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Drake Middle School is 0.62, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 1263 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
2%
Hispanic
7%
9%
Black
26%
32%
White
55%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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