Sansom Middle School ranked #858 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuations in state rank over recent years with a low point at #1124 in 2013 and a high at #645 in 2018.
In 2023, math proficiency was 14%, lower than the state average of 30%, reading proficiency was 40%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 395 students in 2017 to 338 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 58% and 79% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained high socioeconomic needs.
Sansom Middle School served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 338 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, compared to district middle schools with ratios of 15:1 to 19:1.
Graduation rate was 80% in 2023, below the Alabama state average of 88% and the district rate of 84% for that year.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 62%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sansom Middle School serves the northwest part of Gadsden, AL, covering an area of approximately 10.2 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 3.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sansom Middle School's student population of 339 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sansom Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sansom Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#858 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
32%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
38%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)25.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sansom Middle School's ranking?
Sansom Middle School is ranked #858 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sansom Middle School often compared to?
Sansom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gadsden Middle School, Litchfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sansom Middle School?
339 students attend Sansom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Sansom Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 25% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sansom Middle School?
Sansom Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sansom Middle School offer ?
Sansom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sansom Middle School part of?
Sansom Middle School is part of Gadsden City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I love this school it is wonderful for your child to focus and do their work. they will do anything to help your child
2 10/10/2025
The education is not the best, but it's fun.
1 10/10/2025
This school is the worst honestly, children squirting koolaid all over the bathroom? Yeah, very bad.
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