Girard Middle School
Tel:
(334)794-1426
- Girard Middle School serves 447 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (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 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Girard Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Girard Middle School's student population of 447 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Girard Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 17:1 has increased from 15:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Girard Middle School is 0.35, which is less 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 | #1046 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 79% | 33% |
| White | 16% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.35 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 82% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Girard Middle School is Hope High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Houston Co Alternative School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Girard Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Girard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 299 students
0.2 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1467 0.2 K-5 299 - Dothan Montana Street Acadc Magnet School Grades: K-5 | 491 students
1.2 miles
1001 Montana St
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)794-1475 1.2 K-5 491 - Dothan Heard Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 419 students
1.6 miles
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334)794-1471 1.6 K-5 419 - Dothan P.a.s.s. Academy Alternative School
1.9 miles
201 E Wilson Street
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)671-1474 1.9 n/a n/a - Dothan Hope High School Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
2.0 miles
1971 Reeves St. Suite 21
Dothan, AL 36302
(334)702-4168 2.0 9-12 n/a
School Reviews
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