Florence Middle School
- Florence Middle School serves 713 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Florence Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Florence Middle School's student population of 713 students has stayed relatively flat 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 | 713 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Florence Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Florence Middle School is 0.62, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #239 out of 1,264 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 52% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 54% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 32% | 33% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 50% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Florence City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 | 362 students
0.0 miles
1203 Bradshaw Drive
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-2400 0.0 9 362 - 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 Handy School Grades: PK | 54 students
1.3 miles
955 Beale Street
Florence, AL 35630
(256)768-3400 1.3 PK 54 - 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
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