Thurgood Marshall Middle School's overall state ranking declined from #788 in 2019 to #1055 in 2023, placing it in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency remained at 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 30–34%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency measured 20–24%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 182 students in 2023 to 158 in 2020, with minority enrollment steady at 93%; free lunch eligibility increased from 64% in 2017 to 87% since 2019, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–8 with 158 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in recent years.
As a Title I eligible school in Evergreen, this Conecuh County public middle school shows persistently low academic performance despite a stable teaching staff.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 167 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall Middle School serves the eastern part of its school district in Evergreen, AL, covering an extensive area of approximately 304.8 square miles, with typical drives to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes. Families in this zone live, on average, about 16.2 miles from the school, with the furthest edge reaching up to 21.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Thurgood Marshall Middle School's student population of 167 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
167 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Thurgood Marshall 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 Thurgood Marshall Middle School is 0.30, 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
#1055 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
8%
12%
Black
83%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
White
9%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2013–2024. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thurgood Marshall Middle School's ranking?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is ranked #1055 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
167 students attend Thurgood Marshall Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Thurgood Marshall Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are White, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thurgood Marshall Middle School?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Thurgood Marshall Middle School offer ?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Thurgood Marshall Middle School part of?
Thurgood Marshall Middle School is part of Conecuh County School District.
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