Eclectic Middle School ranked #477 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #398 in 2021 but improved compared to #578 in 2019, reflecting fluctuating statewide performance for this Union County NJ high school equivalent in Alabama.
Math proficiency dropped to 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, continuing a downward trend from 41% in 2019; reading proficiency was 55%, higher than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average.
Enrollment slightly declined from 508 students in 2019 to 448 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at about 15%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose from 40% in 2019 to 50% in 2023, indicating increasing socioeconomic need.
Serving grades 5 through 8, Eclectic Middle School had an enrollment of 448 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, supported by 23 teachers, consistent with typical New Jersey high school middle school metrics.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 468 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eclectic Middle School serves the northeast part of its school district in Eclectic, AL, covering an attendance area of approximately 161.2 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 7.2 miles from the school to the edge of the zone, and some areas reaching up to 12.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eclectic Middle School's student population of 468 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
468 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Eclectic Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eclectic Middle School is 0.33, which is less 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
#477 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
12%
Black
11%
31%
White
81%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Panther
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eclectic Middle School's ranking?
Eclectic Middle School is ranked #477 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Eclectic Middle School often compared to?
Eclectic Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Wetumpka Middle School, Holtville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Eclectic Middle School?
468 students attend Eclectic Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Eclectic Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eclectic Middle School?
Eclectic Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Eclectic Middle School offer ?
Eclectic Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eclectic Middle School part of?
Eclectic Middle School is part of Elmore County School District.
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