Rainbow Middle School
- Rainbow Middle School serves 641 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.
- Rainbow Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) 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 13% 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 641 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 641 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 33 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Rainbow Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 21:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Rainbow Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #410 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 39% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
| ||
| Asian | 3% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 87% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.59 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Etowah County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Rainbow Middle School is Etowah County Special Education 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 | 698 students
0.1 miles
301 Lumley Rd
Rainbow City, AL 35906
(256)442-2900 0.1 PK-5 698 - Rainbow City Etowah County Special Education 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 | 820 students
2.8 miles
2361 School Drive
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256)442-2172 2.8 9-12 820 - Gadsden Eura Brown Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 352 students
2.9 miles
1231 Alcott Rd
Gadsden, AL 35901
(256)546-0011 2.9 K-5 352 - Gadsden Southside Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 549 students
3.1 miles
2551 Highway 77
Gadsden, AL 35907
(256)442-1090 3.1 PK-5 549
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 |
Nearby Homes for Sale
Recent Articles
Read why good diet and nutrition is important for high student performance.
As the nation works to recover from COVID-19, parents wonder what the fall of 2020 holds in terms of the upcoming school year. Read on to learn some tips for preparing for potential challenges and to see the answers to some of the biggest questions being asked by parents of school-age children.
In this article, we’ll take a closer look at the financial impact of COVID-19 on public schools and what to expect in the future. We’ll talk about the effects of budget cuts and other challenges affecting the public school system for the remainder of this school year and into the next.
