Etowah Middle School ranked near the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with an overall rank improving slightly from #860 in 2021 to #804 in 2023.
Math proficiency declined to 14% in 2023, considerably lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 43%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 30–34%, slightly below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment totaled 353 students in grades 6–8 with a 19:1 student–teacher ratio, and 85% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, marking a sharp increase from 61% eligibility in 2021.
Minority enrollment comprised approximately 39% of the student body, including 42 Hispanic and 71 Black students, reflecting stable demographic proportions over recent years.
As a Title I eligible school, Etowah Middle School participated fully in the National School Lunch Program, serving a predominantly low–income student population in this Attalla, Alabama middle school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 342 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Etowah Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Attalla, AL, encompassing approximately 7 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 2 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum of 3.6 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Etowah Middle School's student population of 342 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
342 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
School Rankings
Etowah 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 Etowah Middle School is 0.51, 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
#804 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
19%
31%
White
67%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Etowah Middle School's ranking?
Etowah Middle School is ranked #804 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Etowah Middle School often compared to?
Etowah Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rainbow Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Etowah Middle School?
342 students attend Etowah Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Etowah Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Etowah Middle School?
Etowah Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Etowah Middle School offer ?
Etowah Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Etowah Middle School part of?
Etowah Middle School is part of Attalla City School District.
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