Saks Middle School
Tel:
(256)741-6900
- Saks Middle School serves 371 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (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 34% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Saks Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) 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 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Saks Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Saks Middle School's student population of 371 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 371 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Saks Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 increased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saks Middle School is 0.59, which is equal to 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) | #840 out of 1263 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 22% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 46% | 33% |
| White | 45% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun 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 Saks Middle School is Saks High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saks Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anniston Saks Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 450 students
0.0 miles
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-6800 0.0 PK-4 450 - Anniston Saks High School Grades: 8-12 | 378 students
0.3 miles
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-7000 0.3 8-12 378 - Anniston Anniston City Boot Camp School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.8 miles
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5100 0.8 7-12 n/a - Anniston Anniston Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 351 students
0.8 miles
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5020 0.8 6-8 351 - Anniston Anniston High School Grades: 9-12 | 470 students
2.8 miles
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256)231-5010 2.8 9-12 470
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