Serving 390 students in grades 6-8, Sardis Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 390 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sardis Middle School's student population of 390 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
390 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Sardis Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sardis Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#673 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
83%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sardis Middle School's ranking?
Sardis Middle School is ranked #673 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sardis Middle School often compared to?
Sardis Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rainbow 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 29% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sardis Middle School?
390 students attend Sardis Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Sardis Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sardis Middle School?
Sardis Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sardis Middle School offer ?
Sardis Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sardis Middle School part of?
Sardis Middle School is part of Etowah County School District.
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