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Greenville Middle School vs. Greenville Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Greenville Middle School
300 Overlook Rd
Greenville, AL 36037
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Greenville Elementary School
102 Butler Cir
Greenville, AL 36037
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6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

Greenville Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Greenville Middle School ranked #795 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #1154 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 855 students in 1999 to 538 students currently, with minority enrollment at 76% and a high percentage (84%) of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges.
The school serves grades 5 through 8 with a current enrollment of 538 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1.
Graduation rates consistently trailed the state average, with 65% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, highlighting ongoing academic performance concerns at this Butler County school.
Greenville Elementary School ranked #608 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #747 in 2022 but showing overall fluctuation since 2012; it remained in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 25% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, though it outperformed the district's 20%; reading proficiency was 45%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged between 25–29% in 2022, significantly lower than the state average of 38%, indicating weaker performance in this subject.
Enrollment was 282 students in grades 3–4 in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; minority enrollment accounted for 73%, with 85% of students eligible for free lunch, showing an increase in socioeconomic need compared to prior years.
The school consistently qualified for Title I funding, reflecting its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, placing it among the top 20% of Alabama schools for free lunch eligibility and student body size.
Grades Offered
5-8
3-4
Total Students
538 students
282 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Greenville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Greenville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Greenville Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Greenville Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Greenville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Greenville Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Butler County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Butler County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#795 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#608 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Greenville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Greenville Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Butler County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Butler County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Butler County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Butler County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Butler County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Greenville Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Butler County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Greenville Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Greenville Elementary School by grade.
Grade 3 Students
-
137
Grade 4 Students
-
145
Grade 5 Students
115
-
Grade 6 Students
134
-
Grade 7 Students
148
-
Grade 8 Students
141
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Greenville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Greenville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Greenville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Greenville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
72%
68%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Greenville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Greenville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Greenville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Greenville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Greenville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Greenville Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Butler County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.47
This chart showcases the diversity score of Greenville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Butler County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Greenville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Butler County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Greenville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Butler County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Greenville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Butler County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Greenville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Butler County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Greenville Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Butler County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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