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Muscle Shoals Middle School

100 Trojan Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661

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Tel: (256) 389-2640

www.mscs.k12.al.us

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Muscle Shoals Middle School serves 683 students in grades 6-8.

Muscle Shoals Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2018-19 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 683 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Muscle Shoals Middle School's student population of 683 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 6-8

Total Students

683 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

38 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Muscle Shoals Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.

The diversity score of Muscle Shoals Middle School is 0.51, 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.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#153 out of 1263 schools
(Top 20%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

37%

24%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Muscle Shoals Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

(20-21)

59%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

18:1

17:1

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American Indian

Asian

Hispanic

Black

16%

32%

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White

68%

53%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.51

0.61

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

22%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Muscle Shoals Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Muscle Shoals City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Muscle Shoals Middle School's ranking?

Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Muscle Shoals Middle School?

683 students attend Muscle Shoals Middle School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

68% of Muscle Shoals Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are American Indian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Muscle Shoals Middle School?

Muscle Shoals Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Muscle Shoals Middle School offer ?

Muscle Shoals Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8

What school district is Muscle Shoals Middle School part of?

Muscle Shoals Middle School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.

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Event

Date

Spring Break

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 683 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 37% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education