Serving 204 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 204 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pollardmccall Junior High School's student population of 204 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
204 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
The mission at Pollard McCall Jr. High School is to empower students to make sound decisions throughout life.
School Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollardmccall Junior High School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#472 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
9%
32%
White
82%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pollardmccall Junior High School's ranking?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is ranked #472 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pollardmccall Junior High School often compared to?
Pollardmccall Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewton Middle School, Flomaton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School?
204 students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pollardmccall Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pollardmccall Junior High School?
Pollardmccall Junior High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pollardmccall Junior High School offer ?
Pollardmccall Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pollardmccall Junior High School part of?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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