West Blocton Middle School
Tel:
(205)938-2451
- West Blocton Middle School serves 425 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Blocton Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- West Blocton Middle School's student population of 425 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 425 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Blocton Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Blocton Middle School is 0.20, 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 School Rank | #804 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 8% | 33% |
| White | 89% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 46% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Blocton Middle School is West Blocton High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Brookwood Middle School (10.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Blocton Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Blocton West Blocton High School Grades: 9-12 | 445 students
0.0 miles
4734 Truman Aldrich Parkway
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-9002 0.0 9-12 445 - West Blocton West Blocton Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 264 students
0.7 miles
828 Cahaba River Dr
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-9005 0.7 PK-4 264 - West Blocton Bibb County Career Academy Vocational School
Grades: 9-12
4.4 miles
17191 Highway 5
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-7434 4.4 9-12 n/a - Woodstock Woodstock Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 314 students
6.3 miles
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205)938-2028 6.3 PK-4 314 - Vance Vance Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 512 students
7.6 miles
18202 Hwy 11 N
Vance, AL 35490
(205)342-2697 7.6 PK-5 512
School Reviews
| 2 This school is awesome. My daughter has improved so much since we have been here. The teachers are wonderful to her and gives her the help she needs to be able to progress in life. I am very greatful for being a part of the West Blocton family - Posted by Parent - bitli |
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