Glencoe Middle School
Glencoe Middle School serves 317 students in grades 5-8.
Glencoe Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Glencoe Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Glencoe Middle School's student population of 317 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 317 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
Glencoe Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Glencoe Middle School is 0.04, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #556 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 98% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Etowah County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Glencoe Middle School is Glencoe High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Litchfield Middle School (3.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Glencoe Elementary School (0.8 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden Glencoe High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 343 students10
0.1 miles
803 Lonesome Bend Rd
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-2250 0.1 9-12 343 - Gadsden Glencoe Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 364 students10
0.8 miles
207 N College St
Gadsden, AL 35905
(256) 492-4709 0.8 K-4 364 - Gadsden Adams Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 418 students10
3.0 miles
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-4952 3 PK-5 418 - Gadsden Litchfield Middle School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 201 students10
3.0 miles
1109 Hoke St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 492-6793 3 6-8 201 - Gadsden Donehoo Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 269 students10
3.5 miles
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256) 546-3604 3.5 PK-5 269
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