Serving 738 students in grades 7-8, Echols 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 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 738 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 53%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Echols Middle School's student population of 738 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
738 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Echols Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Echols Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#748 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
21%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Black
29%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
White
47%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 25-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 24-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Echols Middle School's ranking?
Echols Middle School is ranked #748 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Echols Middle School often compared to?
Echols Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hillcrest Middle School, Northridge Middle School, Collinsriverside Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
16% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Echols Middle School?
738 students attend Echols Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Echols Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Echols Middle School?
Echols Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Echols Middle School offer ?
Echols Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Echols Middle School part of?
Echols Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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