Serving 600 students in grades 6-8, Russellville Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 600 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Russellville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Russellville, AL, encompassing approximately 13.5 square miles. Most students live within a typical 5 to 10-minute drive to the school, with an average distance of 2.8 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest edge being about 5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Russellville Middle School's student population of 600 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
600 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Russellville Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Russellville Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#564 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
Hispanic
64%
12%
Black
3%
31%
White
31%
50%
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Russellville Middle School's ranking?
Russellville Middle School is ranked #564 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Russellville Middle School?
600 students attend Russellville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Russellville Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Russellville Middle School?
Russellville Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Russellville Middle School offer ?
Russellville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Russellville Middle School part of?
Russellville Middle School is part of Russellville City School District.
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