W S Neal Middle School
W S Neal Middle School serves 425 students in grades 5-8.
W S Neal Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
W S Neal Middle School ranks 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
W S Neal Middle School's student population of 425 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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School Rankings
W S Neal Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of W S Neal Middle School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #540 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 26% | 33% |
| White | 65% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.51 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 68% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 8% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Escambia County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to W S Neal Middle School is W S Neal High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Brewton Middle School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is W S Neal Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Brewton W S Neal Elementary School Math: 43% | Reading: 57%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 550 students10
0.0 miles
701 Williamson St
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7674 0 PK-4 550 - Brewton W S Neal High School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 414 students10
1.1 miles
801 Andrew Jackson Street
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-4225 1.1 9-12 414 - Brewton Brewton Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-4 | 423 students10
2.3 miles
901 Douglas Ave
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8410 2.3 PK-4 423 - Brewton Escambiabrewton Career Technical Center Vocational School Grades: 9-12
2.4 miles
2824 Pea Ridge Rd
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-7829 2.4 9-12 n/a - Brewton Brewton Middle School Math: 56% | Reading: 60%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 5-8 | 357 students10
2.8 miles
1384 Old Castleberry Road
Brewton, AL 36426
(251) 867-8420 2.8 5-8 357
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