Sanford Middle School vs. Opelika Middle School
Should I attend Sanford Middle School or Opelika Middle 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
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Opelika Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 535 students in grades 5-8, Sanford Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,140 students in grades 6-8, Opelika 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
535 students
1,140 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
58 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#414 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#621 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
39%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
4
Grade 5 Students
131
2
Grade 6 Students
127
386
Grade 7 Students
131
370
Grade 8 Students
146
378
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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1%
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% Asian
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1%
% Hispanic
8%
13%
% Black
20%
57%
% White
63%
26%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
9%
2%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
1%
