Gadsden Middle School
Rank
: 5/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(256) 547-6341
Gadsden Middle School serves 454 students in grades 6-8.
Gadsden Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Gadsden Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Gadsden Middle School's student population of 454 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 454 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 27 teachers |
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School Comparison
Gadsden Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Gadsden Middle School is 0.63, 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 | #650 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 14% | 8% |
| Black | 50% | 33% |
| White | 33% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gadsden City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Gadsden Middle School is Gadsden City Alternative School (0.7 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is W E Striplin Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden W E Striplin Elementary School Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 426 students10
0.2 miles
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256) 546-8616 0.2 PK-5 426 - 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 Therapeutic Academic Program Alternative School Grades: 1-5
0.7 miles
201 College St
Gadsden, AL 35902
(256) 549-2961 0.7 1-5 n/a - Gadsden C I T Y Program Alternative School Grades: 6-12
1.3 miles
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 543-2489 1.3 6-12 n/a - Gadsden Donehoo Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 269 students10
1.7 miles
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604 1.7 PK-5 269
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