Florence Middle School vs. Brooks High School
Should I attend Florence Middle School or Brooks High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Florence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Overview
Serving 707 students in grades 7-8, Florence Middle 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 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 747 students in grades 7-12, Brooks High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
707 students
747 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#499 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#651 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
45%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
353
133
Grade 8 Students
354
114
Grade 9 Students
-
127
Grade 10 Students
-
132
Grade 11 Students
-
129
Grade 12 Students
-
112
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
14%
4%
% Black
30%
5%
% White
47%
87%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
3%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.24
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%