South Dale Middle School
Rank
: 4/
Bottom 50%10
Tel:
(334) 983-3077
South Dale Middle School serves 424 students in grades 5-8.
South Dale 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 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
South Dale Middle School's student population of 424 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 424 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
South Dale Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of South Dale Middle School is 0.48, which is less than 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 Testing Rank | #798 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 8% |
| Black | 30% | 33% |
| White | 66% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.48 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 14% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dale County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to South Dale Middle School is Dale County High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Wicksburg High School (8.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Midland City Elementary School (2.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Midland City Midland City Elementary School Math: 55-59% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 412 students10
2.2 miles
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-4591 2.2 K-4 412 - Midland City Dale County High School Math: 45-49% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 474 students10
2.5 miles
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334) 983-3541 2.5 9-12 474 - Newton Newton Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-6 | 253 students10
3.1 miles
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334) 445-5564 3.1 K-6 253 - Dothan Kelly Springs Elementary School Math: 41% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 451 students10
5.9 miles
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 983-6565 5.9 PK-5 451 - Dothan Highlands Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 66%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 502 students10
7.3 miles
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334) 794-1459 7.3 K-5 502
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