Sansom Middle School vs. Gadsden Middle School
Should I attend Sansom Middle School or Gadsden 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
Sansom Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Gadsden Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 361 students in grades 6-8, Sansom Middle 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 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 431 students in grades 6-8, Gadsden Middle School ranks in the top 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 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher 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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
361 students
431 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
24 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#884 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#556 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
15%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
139
161
Grade 7 Students
114
127
Grade 8 Students
108
143
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
14%
23%
% Black
35%
44%
% White
48%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
64%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%
