South Dale Middle School ranked #700 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #404 in 2019, indicating weaker overall performance trends among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency declined to 21% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly from 401 students in 2022 to 426 in 2023, with minority enrollment stable at approximately 49% and 74% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges typical of this New Jersey high school.
Serving grades 5–8, South Dale Middle School had an enrollment of 410 students and a student–teacher ratio of 20:1 in 2023.
The school was Title I eligible, offered no virtual instruction, and participated fully in the National School Lunch Program without provision modifications.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 412 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 48%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
South Dale Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
South Dale Middle School's student population of 412 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
412 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Dale 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 South Dale Middle School is 0.61, which is less 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
#700 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
34%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
52%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
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)28.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Warriors
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Dale Middle School's ranking?
South Dale Middle School is ranked #700 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are South Dale Middle School often compared to?
South Dale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D A Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend South Dale Middle School?
412 students attend South Dale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of South Dale Middle School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Dale Middle School?
South Dale Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Dale Middle School offer ?
South Dale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Dale Middle School part of?
South Dale Middle School is part of Dale County School District.
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