Russell County Middle School
Russell County Middle School serves 760 students in grades 6-8.
Russell County Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Russell County Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Russell County Middle School's student population of 760 students has grown by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 57% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 760 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
Russell County Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Russell County Middle School is 0.63, which is more 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 Testing Rank | #658 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 41% | 33% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 58% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Russell County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Russell County Middle School is Russell County High School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Alternative Learning Center (1.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Phenix City Russell County High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 956 students10
0.1 miles
4699 Old Seale Highway
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2246 0.1 9-12 956 - Seale Alternative Learning Center Alternative School Grades: 5-12
1.3 miles
91 Poorhouse Rd
Seale, AL 36875
(706) 321-2261 1.3 5-12 n/a - Phenix City Oliver Elementary School Math: 48% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 397 students10
2.2 miles
77 Longview Street
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2241 2.2 PK-5 397 - Phenix City Mount Olive Intermediate School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 3-5 | 365 students10
7.4 miles
456 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2235 7.4 3-5 365 - Phenix City Mt Olive Primary School Grades: K-2 | 345 students
7.5 miles
454 State Highway 165
Phenix City, AL 36868
(706) 321-2238 7.5 K-2 345
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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