Rainbow Middle School
- Rainbow Middle School serves 682 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Rainbow Middle School's student population of 682 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 682 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Rainbow Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rainbow Middle School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #422 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 6% | 33% |
| White | 89% | 55% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 24% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Etowah County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Rainbow Middle School is Etowah Co Spec Ed Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Etowah Co Spec Ed Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is John S Jones Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Rainbow City John S Jones Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 739 students
0.1 miles
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256)442-2900 0.1 PK-5 739 - Rainbow City Etowah Co Spec Ed Learning Center Special Education School
Grades: PK-12
1.3 miles
209a Grand Ave W
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256)442-1050 1.3 PK-12 n/a - Gadsden Southside High School Grades: 9-12 | 846 students
2.8 miles
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256)442-2172 2.8 9-12 846 - Gadsden Eura Brown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
2.9 miles
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-0011 2.9 K-5 347 - Gadsden Southside Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 551 students
3.1 miles
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256)442-1090 3.1 K-5 551
School Reviews
| 5 I love RMS so much! I am in 6th grade and I have so many good friends! RMS is the best school ever!! - Posted by Student/Alumni - Aubree Bertch |
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