Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School
Tel:
(256)728-5950
- Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School serves 433 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School's student population of 433 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 433 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 18 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School is 0.15, 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 School Rank (16-17) | #413 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 44% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | n/a | 33% |
| White | 92% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.15 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School is Kate D Smith Dar High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Woodville High School (5.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grant Kate D Smith Dar Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 453 students
0.0 miles
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256)728-2226 0.0 PK-4 453 - Grant Kate D Smith Dar High School Grades: 9-12 | 449 students
0.0 miles
6077 Main St
Grant, AL 35747
(256)728-4238 0.0 9-12 449 - Woodville Woodville High School Grades: PK-12 | 510 students
5.4 miles
290 County Road 63
Woodville, AL 35776
(256)776-2874 5.4 PK-12 510 - Guntersville Claysville School Grades: PK-4 | 135 students
8.5 miles
140 Claysville School Rd
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256)582-4444 8.5 PK-4 135 - New Hope New Hope Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 674 students
8.6 miles
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256)851-3260 8.6 PK-8 674
School Reviews
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Read why good diet and nutrition is important for high student performance.
As the nation works to recover from COVID-19, parents wonder what the fall of 2020 holds in terms of the upcoming school year. Read on to learn some tips for preparing for potential challenges and to see the answers to some of the biggest questions being asked by parents of school-age children.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
