South Dale Middle School
Tel:
(334)983-3077
- South Dale Middle School serves 420 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 41% (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 36% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
South Dale Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- South Dale Middle School's student population of 420 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 5-8 |
| Total Students | 420 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- South Dale Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of South Dale Middle School is 0.45, 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 | #621 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 36% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 27% | 33% |
| White | 69% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 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 | Dale County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to South Dale Middle School is Dale Co 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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Midland City Midland City Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 411 students
2.2 miles
48 Second Street
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-1252 2.2 K-4 411 - Midland City Dale Co High School Grades: 9-12 | 481 students
2.5 miles
11470 County Road 59
Midland City, AL 36350
(334)983-3541 2.5 9-12 481 - Newton Newton Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 232 students
3.1 miles
523 South College St
Newton, AL 36352
(334)299-3581 3.1 K-6 232 - Dothan Kelly Springs Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 377 students
5.9 miles
1124 Kelly Springs Rd
Dothan, AL 36303
(334)983-6565 5.9 PK-5 377 - Dothan Highlands Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 526 students
7.3 miles
1400 S Brannon Stand Rd
Dothan, AL 36305
(334)794-1459 7.3 K-5 526
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