The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 75-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2010-11 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 70-74% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 85%) for the 2010-11 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (10-11)
219 students

Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
14 teachers

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)75-79%
80%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)70-74%
85%

Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1

American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)1%
4%

Black
(10-11)n/a
35%

White
(10-11)99%
58%

Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a

Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
66%
49%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
8%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Townley Junior High School?
219 students attend Townley Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Townley Junior High School students are White, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Townley Junior High School offer ?
Townley Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Townley Junior High School part of?
Townley Junior High School is part of Walker County School District.
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