Goodwyn Middle School, an active Montgomery County public middle school serving grades 6–8 with 757 students, ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama schools overall in 2023 at #1186, showing slight improvement from #1208 in 2022.
Math proficiency was 1% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 24%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with both metrics demonstrating a notable decline from earlier years (e.g., math proficiency dropped from 11% in 2019 to 1% in 2023).
Minority enrollment was high at 95%, predominantly Black (618 of 757 students), with socioeconomic indicators showing 76% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting significant poverty levels.
The school had 38 teachers in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, which has improved from 30:1 in 2022 due to decreased enrollment from 984 students in 2022 to 808 in 2023.
Science proficiency declined sharply to 13% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, contrasting with an anomalous 69% in 2021, indicating volatile performance in science achievement.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 717 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- 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%)
- Attendance Zone: Goodwyn Jr High School serves the northern part of Montgomery, AL, covering an area of approximately 41.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 5.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance area.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Goodwyn Middle School's student population of 717 students has declined by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
717 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Goodwyn 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 Goodwyn Middle School is 0.30, which is less 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
#1186 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
83%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
5%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)40%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. 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 Goodwyn Middle School's ranking?
Goodwyn Middle School is ranked #1186 out of 1,275 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 30% 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?
717 students attend Goodwyn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Goodwyn Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Goodwyn Middle School?
Goodwyn Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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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