Gadsden Middle School
Tel:
(256)547-6341
- Gadsden Middle School serves 455 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 37% (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 45% (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 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Gadsden Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Gadsden Middle School's student population of 455 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 455 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 28 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Gadsden Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Gadsden Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #609 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 7% |
| Black | 49% | 33% |
| White | 34% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gadsden City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Gadsden Middle School is Gadsden City Alternative School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Gadsden City Alternative School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Striplin Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden Striplin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 408 students
0.2 miles
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-8616 0.2 PK-5 408 - Gadsden Gadsden City Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.7 miles
607 S 12th St
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)547-5446 0.7 6-12 n/a - Gadsden C I T Y Prog Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 15 students
1.3 miles
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)543-2489 1.3 6-12 15 - Gadsden Donehoo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
1.7 miles
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)546-3604 1.7 PK-5 275 - Gadsden Sansom Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 395 students
1.8 miles
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
(256)546-4992 1.8 6-8 395
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