Litchfield Middle School serves 277 students in grades 6-8.
Litchfield 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 5% (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 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 277 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Litchfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Litchfield Middle School's student population of 277 students has grown by 39% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
277 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Litchfield 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 Litchfield Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#997 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
24%
9%
Black
67%
32%
White
9%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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 Litchfield Middle School's ranking?
Litchfield Middle School is ranked #997 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Litchfield Middle School?
277 students attend Litchfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Litchfield Middle School students are Black, 24% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Litchfield Middle School?
Litchfield Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Litchfield Middle School offer ?
Litchfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Litchfield Middle School part of?
Litchfield Middle School is part of Gadsden City School District.
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