Jemison Middle School ranked #1014 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #461 in 2015 and steadily dropping since then, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing.
Math proficiency was 9% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 35% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 30%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with a downward trend since 2015.
Minority enrollment accounted for 56% of students in 2023, with a total enrollment decline from 571 students in 2017 to 354 in 2023, while eligibility for free lunch rose to 81%, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades 7–8 with 354 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 as of 2023, with 296 students eligible for free lunch and 15 for reduced–price lunch.
Science proficiency was 24% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, with performance remaining consistently below state levels in recent years at this Union County NJ high school.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jemison Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district, encompassing approximately 700.8 square miles in Jemison, AL. Parents can expect a typical drive of 20 to 30 minutes to the school, with the average distance from the school to the zone's edge being about 16.2 miles and the furthest edge extending up to 26.4 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jemison Middle School's student population of 328 students has declined by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Jemison 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 Jemison Middle School is 0.59, 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
#1014 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 27-year historical data
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
47%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Black
6%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
White
44%
50%
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Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jemison Middle School's ranking?
Jemison Middle School is ranked #1014 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jemison Middle School often compared to?
Jemison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jemison High School, Isabella High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Jemison Middle School?
328 students attend Jemison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jemison Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jemison Middle School?
Jemison Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jemison Middle School offer ?
Jemison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Jemison Middle School part of?
Jemison Middle School is part of Chilton County School District.
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