Gadsden Middle School ranked #682 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #556 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 21%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 45%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 467 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, and 73% of students were minorities, reflecting a sustained high level of socioeconomic need with 72% eligible for free lunch in 2023.
Minority enrollment included 216 Black (non–Hispanic) students and 113 Hispanic students, while total enrollment remained stable around 460–470 students over recent years.
Graduation rates fluctuated around 80% from 2013 to 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 438 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Gadsden Middle School serves the eastern part of Gadsden, AL, covering an area of approximately 8.5 square miles. Most students are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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School Overview
Gadsden Middle School's student population of 438 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
438 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Gadsden Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Gadsden Middle School is 0.65, which is more 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
#682 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
49%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
28%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. 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 Gadsden Middle School's ranking?
Gadsden Middle School is ranked #682 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Gadsden Middle School often compared to?
Gadsden Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sansom Middle School, Litchfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Gadsden Middle School?
438 students attend Gadsden Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Gadsden Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Gadsden Middle School?
Gadsden Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Gadsden Middle School offer ?
Gadsden Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Gadsden Middle School part of?
Gadsden Middle School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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