Serving 757 students in grades 6-8, Goodwyn Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 757 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goodwyn Middle School's student population of 757 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
757 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Goodwyn Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Goodwyn Middle School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1208 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
5%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Goodwyn Middle School's ranking?
Goodwyn Middle School is ranked #1208 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Goodwyn Middle School often compared to?
Goodwyn Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Capitol Heights Middle School, Carr Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Goodwyn Middle School?
757 students attend Goodwyn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Goodwyn Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Goodwyn Middle School?
Goodwyn Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Goodwyn Middle School offer ?
Goodwyn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Goodwyn Middle School part of?
Goodwyn Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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