Duran Junior High School
- Duran Junior High School serves 279 students in grades 8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Duran Junior High School's student population of 279 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 8 |
| Total Students | 279 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 15 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Duran Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Duran Junior High School is 0.28, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #781 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 12% | 33% |
| White | 84% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.28 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pell City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Duran Junior High School is Pell City High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Duran South (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Iola Roberts Elementary School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pell City Pell City High School Grades: 9-12 | 1169 students
0.1 miles
1300 Cogswell Ave
Pell City, AL 35125
(205)338-2250 0.1 9-12 1169 - Pell City Duran South Grades: 7 | 300 students
0.7 miles
813 16th St S
Pell City, AL 35128
(205)884-7957 0.7 7 300 - Pell City Iola Roberts Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 416 students
1.1 miles
810 Martin St N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205)338-7312 1.1 K-4 416 - Pell City Eden Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 365 students
1.2 miles
412 Wolf Creek Rd N
Pell City, AL 35125
(205)338-6930 1.2 PK-4 365 - Pell City Walter M Kennedy School Grades: PK-4 | 480 students
1.8 miles
250 Otis Perry Dr
Pell City, AL 35128
(205)338-7896 1.8 PK-4 480
School Reviews
| 5 52% of our students scored proficient on the state Global scholar Math test for the 2018-2019 school year. We have worked hard to increase our Math Proficiency and it has paid off with a big increase. About 50% of our students scored proficient on the State Global Scholar Test. We have also improved our writing skills. This school has teachers that care about students and work hard to give the students the best education possible. One of our teachers was also the VFW Alabama middle School Teacher of the Year. Our scholars Bowl team also won their league this year. - Posted by Administrator - Richard Garris |
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