Jemison Middle School serves 384 students in grades 7-8.
Jemison Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jemison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Jemison Middle School's student population of 384 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
384 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Jemison Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jemison Middle School is 0.61, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#827 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%

Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
39%
9%

Black
7%
32%

White
49%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) 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 #827 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Jemison Middle School?
384 students attend Jemison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jemison Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemison Middle School?
Jemison Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jemison Middle School offer ?
Jemison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jemison Middle School part of?
Jemison Middle School is part of Chilton County School District.
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