Floyd Middle School in Montgomery, Alabama, closed in 2024 after its state ranking declined from #39 in 2014 to #322 in 2023, indicating a notable decrease in overall performance among Alabama schools.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 79% in 2018 to 28% in 2023, which remained lower than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency remained consistently higher than the state average, with 69% proficiency in 2022 compared to the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranked among the top 5% in Alabama, at 70% in 2022 versus the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined modestly from 505 students in 2019 to 481 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio around 20:1 and approximately 34% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic diversity.
Floyd Middle School served grades 6–8 with around 500 students and 24 full–time teachers prior to closing, operating as a Title I magnet school focused on math, science, and technology education.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 525 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Floyd Middle School serves the northwest part of Montgomery, AL, encompassing an area of approximately 8.1 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive of the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Floyd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Floyd Middle School's student population of 525 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 36% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
525 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Floyd Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Floyd Middle School is 0.38, 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
#322 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2007–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
4%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
10%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Middle School's ranking?
Floyd Middle School is ranked #322 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Floyd Middle School often compared to?
Floyd Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet, Carr Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Floyd Middle School?
525 students attend Floyd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Floyd Middle School students are Black, 10% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd Middle School?
Floyd Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Middle School offer ?
Floyd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Middle School part of?
Floyd Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a 7th grader at Floyd Middle Magnet School and so far this year has benn so much fun, especially with the election and the campaining that has been going on! Floyd does give a lot of homework but they want to exercise your brain. I would definately recommend this school to anyone would wants to enter that magnet school. GO PANTHERS!!!!
5 10/10/2025
I went to Floyd last year and it was very fun. Parents were always encouraged to get involved. I love this school and wish to go back. The academics was very high level and taught to all.
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