Florence Middle School
Florence Middle School serves 645 students in grades 7-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Florence Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Florence Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Florence Middle School's student population of 645 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 645 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
Florence Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Florence Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #422 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 33% |
| White | 46% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 9% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 45% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Florence Middle School is Florence Freshman Center (0.0 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Florence Learning Center (1.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Kilby Laboratory School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Florence Florence Freshman Center Grades: 9 | 388 students
0.0 miles
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2400 0.0 9 388 - Florence Kilby Laboratory School Grades: PK-6 | 161 students
0.5 miles
611 North Pine Street
Florence, AL 35632
(256) 765-4303 0.5 PK-6 161 - Florence Florence Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
1.1 miles
610 W College St
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-3022 1.1 6-12 n/a - Florence Hibbett School Grades: 5-6 | 586 students
1.4 miles
1601 Appleby Blvd
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2800 1.4 5-6 586 - Florence Harlan Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 426 students
1.6 miles
2233 Mcburney Dr
Florence, AL 35630
(256) 768-2700 1.6 PK-4 426
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