Saks Middle School
Tel:
(256)741-6900
- Saks Middle School serves 357 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.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% 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 10%)
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Saks Middle School's student population of 357 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 357 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 20 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Saks Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has decreased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Saks 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 | #774 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| 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 | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 9% | 7% |
| Black | 46% | 33% |
| White | 44% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.59 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 66% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Calhoun County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Saks Middle School is Saks High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Saks High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Saks Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Anniston Saks Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 511 students
0.0 miles
31 Watson
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-6800 0.0 PK-4 511 - Anniston Saks High School Grades: 8-12 | 399 students
0.3 miles
4401 Saks Rd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)741-7000 0.3 8-12 399 - Anniston Anniston City Boot Camp School Alternative School
Grades: 7-12
0.8 miles
4804 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5068 0.8 7-12 n/a - Anniston Anniston Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 350 students
0.8 miles
4800 Mcclellan Blvd
Anniston, AL 36206
(256)231-5020 0.8 5-8 350 - Anniston Anniston High School Grades: 9-12 | 525 students
2.8 miles
1301 Woodstock Ave
Anniston, AL 36207
(256)231-5010 2.8 9-12 525
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