West Blocton Middle School
Tel:
(205)938-2451
- West Blocton Middle School serves 447 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 32% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% 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 447 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 447 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 23 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- West Blocton Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of West Blocton Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #620 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 32% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% | 7% |
| Black | 7% | 33% |
| White | 90% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Bibb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- West Blocton West Blocton High School Grades: 9-12 | 467 students
0.0 miles
4734 Truman Aldrich Parkway
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-9002 0.0 9-12 467 - West Blocton West Blocton Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 290 students
0.7 miles
828 Cahaba River Dr
West Blocton, AL 35184
(205)938-9005 0.7 PK-4 290 - West Blocton Bibb County Career/technical Center 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 | 295 students
6.3 miles
19456 Eastern Valley Rd
Woodstock, AL 35188
(205)938-2028 6.3 PK-4 295 - Green Pond The Boyd School Alternative School
7.5 miles
20856 Eastern Valley Rd.
Green Pond, AL 35074
(205)938-7663 7.5 n/a n/a
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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