Tipton Durant Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall in 2023, with a state rank around #1225, showing no notable district rank changes recently.
Math proficiency stood at 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged between 10–14%, also lower than the state average of approximately 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 6–9%, below the state average.
Enrollment declined from around 490 students in 1999 to 182 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 91%, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need over time.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 182 students in 2023 and had a student–teacher ratio of 26:1, higher than historical ratios, indicating larger class sizes.
Minority enrollment was consistently high at 98%, with Black (not Hispanic) students comprising the vast majority, and the school remained Title I eligible, indicating a high proportion of low–income families.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 176 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tipton Middle School serves the southeast part of Selma, AL, covering an area of approximately 359.5 square miles, with typical drive times to the school ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and an average distance of 11 miles to the edge of the zone, extending up to 24.3 miles at its farthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tipton Durant Middle School's student population of 176 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
176 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Tipton Durant 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 Tipton Durant Middle School is 0.13, 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
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
2%
12%
Black
93%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
1%
50%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2008–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.8%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tipton Durant Middle School's ranking?
Tipton Durant Middle School is ranked #1225 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 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tipton Durant Middle School?
176 students attend Tipton Durant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Tipton Durant Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tipton Durant Middle School?
Tipton Durant Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tipton Durant Middle School offer ?
Tipton Durant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton Durant Middle School part of?
Tipton Durant Middle School is part of Dallas County School District.
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