Etowah Middle School
Tel:
(256)538-3236
- Etowah Middle School serves 360 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 34% (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 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Etowah Middle School's student population of 360 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 360 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Etowah Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Etowah Middle School is 0.44, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. 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 | #858 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| Hispanic | 10% | 7% |
| Black | 16% | 33% |
| White | 73% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.44 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 52% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Attalla City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Etowah Middle School is Career Technical Center (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Etowah Co Alternative School (1.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Attalla Elementary School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Attalla Attalla Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 575 students
0.4 miles
300 Cullman Avenue
Attalla, AL 35954
(256)538-9261 0.4 PK-5 575 - Attalla Career Technical Center Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.5 miles
105 Burke Ave Se
Attalla, AL 35954
(256)538-3312 1.5 9-12 n/a - Attalla Etowah Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 4-12
1.5 miles
106 Burke Ave. S.e.
Attalla, AL 35954
(256)538-8431 1.5 4-12 n/a - Attalla Etowah High School Grades: 9-12 | 676 students
1.6 miles
201 Case Ave.
Attalla, AL 35954
(256)538-8381 1.6 9-12 676 - Attalla Ivalee Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 197 students
2.5 miles
840 Gallant Rd
Attalla, AL 35954
(256)538-9781 2.5 K-6 197
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