East Gate Middle School in Ozark, AL serves 399 students in grades 5 and 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, which has remained stable over the last five years.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Ozark City district average of 25%, showing a decline from 35% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 25%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 40%, remaining consistently below both averages in recent years.
Science proficiency stands at 25%, higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 27%, showing stable but below–average performance.
Enrollment and socioeconomic demographics remained steady with 48% of students eligible for free lunch and 8% for reduced–price lunch, and no significant changes in minority enrollment or total student population.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
399 students
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Showing 1997–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
44%
31%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
50%
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1997–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend East Gate Middle School?
399 students attend East Gate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Gate Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Gate Middle School?
East Gate Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Gate Middle School offer ?
East Gate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is East Gate Middle School part of?
East Gate Middle School is part of Ozark City School District.
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