West Blocton Middle School vs. West Blocton Elementary School
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School Overview
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Top Rankings
West Blocton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Student Attention
West Blocton Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Overview
West Blocton Middle School ranked #720 in Alabama in 2023, showing a general decline from its peak rank of #622 in 2016, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 529 students in 2013 to 382 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 18%; students eligible for free lunch rose to 57% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 5–8 with 382 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, maintaining a relatively low ratio compared to district averages, supporting student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching approximately 90% from 2013 to 2023, surpassing the Alabama state graduation rate near 88%.
West Blocton Elementary School ranked #271 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #811 in 2015 and consistently placing in the top 30% statewide in recent years.
Math proficiency was 35–39%, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was 40–49%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 253 students in 2022 to 278 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at 18%; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 53% in 2023 from 34% in 2022, reflecting a notable socioeconomic shift.
The school served Pre–K through 4th grade with 297 total students and maintained a 17:1 student–teacher ratio in 2023 consistent with previous years.
West Blocton Elementary is a Title I eligible school participating in the National School Lunch Program, located in West Blocton, AL, within the Bibb County district.
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-4
Total Students
382 students
297 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
17 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#271 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35-39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
60-64%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
40-49%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
33
Kindergarten Students
-
57
Grade 1 Students
-
47
Grade 2 Students
-
73
Grade 3 Students
-
45
Grade 4 Students
-
42
Grade 5 Students
103
-
Grade 6 Students
88
-
Grade 7 Students
117
-
Grade 8 Students
74
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
9%
7%
% Black
6%
8%
% White
82%
82%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.32
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
