Litchfield Middle School
Tel:
(256)492-6793
- Litchfield Middle School serves 198 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Litchfield Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Litchfield Middle School's student population of 198 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 198 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Litchfield Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has increased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Litchfield Middle School is 0.50, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1044 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20-24% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 23% | 7% |
| Black | 66% | 33% |
| White | 11% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.50 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Gadsden City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Litchfield Middle School is C I T Y Prog (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is C I T Y Prog (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Adams Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gadsden Adams Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 415 students
0.2 miles
919 Raley St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)492-4952 0.2 PK-5 415 - Gadsden Donehoo Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 275 students
1.0 miles
1109 E Broad St
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)546-3604 1.0 PK-5 275 - Gadsden C I T Y Prog Alternative School
Grades: 6-12 | 15 students
1.4 miles
435 E Chestnut
Gadsden, AL 35903
(256)543-2489 1.4 6-12 15 - Gadsden Striplin Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 408 students
2.5 miles
600 Cleveland Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-8616 2.5 PK-5 408 - Gadsden Thompson Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 221 students
2.5 miles
236 Goldenrod Ave
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-7011 2.5 PK-5 221
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