Nicholslawson Middle School

1550 Talladega Highway
Sylacauga, AL 35150
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
6/
10
Top 50%
Nicholslawson Middle School serves 477 students in grades 6-8.
Nicholslawson 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 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (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 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Nicholslawson Middle School's student population of 477 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
477 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Nicholslawson Middle School is ranked within the top 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 Nicholslawson Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#520 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
42%
32%
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White
52%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.56
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nicholslawson Middle School's ranking?
Nicholslawson Middle School is ranked #520 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Nicholslawson Middle School?
477 students attend Nicholslawson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Nicholslawson Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Nicholslawson Middle School?
Nicholslawson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Nicholslawson Middle School offer ?
Nicholslawson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Nicholslawson Middle School part of?
Nicholslawson Middle School is part of Sylacauga City School District.

School Reviews

5   7/22/2013
It is awesome it has a bunch of techie stuff and it is a very safe school.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - brook

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 477 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 17% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 48% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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