Russell Co Middle School
- Russell Co Middle School serves 495 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 20% (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 33% (which is lower 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 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Russell Co Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Russell Co Middle School's student population of 495 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 495 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 26 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Russell Co Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Russell Co Middle School is 0.59, which is more 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 | #900 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 33% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 42% | 33% |
| White | 48% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Russell Co Middle School is Russell Co High School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Alternative Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alternative Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Seale Russell Co High School Grades: 9-12 | 975 students
0.1 miles
4699 Old Seale Highway
Seale, AL 36875
(334)855-4378 0.1 9-12 975 - Phenix City Alternative Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
1.3 miles
91 Poorhouse Rd
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334)855-0513 1.3 5-12 n/a - Phenix City Oliver Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 401 students
2.2 miles
77 Longview Street
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334)855-3225 2.2 K-6 401 - Phenix City Mt Olive Elementary School Grades: 3-6 | 477 students
7.4 miles
456 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(334)855-4517 7.4 3-6 477 - Phenix City Mt Olive Primary School Grades: K-2 | 350 students
7.5 miles
454 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706)321-2238 7.5 K-2 350
School Reviews
| 5 Russell County Middle School is as good as any middle school in the area. The parent involvement is low due to its rural area. The staff average to above average and the low parent involvement does detract from student success. Safety at the school is good and there is less violence there than at some other local schools. The athletic program suffers due to a lack of funding, but there are good athletes there. The school system has consistently been used as the valley whipping boy, but is as good as any in area. - Posted by Parent - capnj |
| 2 Parent involvement is extremely low if not at all. Its a 3 wing school for 6th, 7th, and 8th grades, but 6th grade is in the elementary schools so that wing is unused. What a waste of money. Leadership from the highest level all the way down is lacking. Concern for parents as well as students is low. Safety in the bathrooms and locker rooms is horrible. Lots of gang activity. - Posted by Parent - dosbo |
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