Muscle Shoals Middle School
Tel:
(256) 389-2640
Muscle Shoals Middle School serves 675 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Muscle Shoals Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Muscle Shoals Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Muscle Shoals Middle School's student population of 675 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 | 675 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 38 teachers |
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School Comparison
Muscle Shoals Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Muscle Shoals Middle School is 0.46, 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 Testing Rank | #120 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 15% | 33% |
| White | 72% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 23% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Muscle Shoals City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Muscle Shoals Middle School is Muscle Shoals High School (0.2 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Deshler Middle School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Highland Park Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Muscle Shoals Muscle Shoals High School Grades: 9-12 | 874 students
0.2 miles
1900 E Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2682 0.2 9-12 874 - Muscle Shoals Highland Park Elementary School Grades: 1-2 | 214 students
1.0 miles
714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620 1.0 1-2 214 - Muscle Shoals Howell Graves Preschool Grades: PK-K | 264 students
1.0 miles
3201 Alabama Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2630 1.0 PK-K 264 - Muscle Shoals Muscle Shoals Career Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
1.7 miles
321 Jim Holland Drive
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2660 1.7 9-12 n/a - Muscle Shoals Mcbride Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 650 students
1.8 miles
1400 Avalon Ave
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2610 1.8 3-5 650
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