West Point Middle School
Tel:
(256) 734-5904
- West Point Middle School serves 402 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (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 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- West Point Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 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 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
- West Point Middle School's student population of 402 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 402 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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School Comparison
- West Point Middle School is ranked within the top 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 diversity score of West Point Middle School is 0.27, 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 | #587 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 85% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 5% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.27 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cullman County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to West Point Middle School is West Point High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Vinemont Middle School (5.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is West Point Intermediate School (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Vinemont West Point Intermediate School Grades: 4-5 | 281 students
0.0 miles
4541 County Road 1141
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-8019 0.0 4-5 281 - Cullman West Point High School Grades: 9-12 | 580 students
0.2 miles
4314 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 734-5375 0.2 9-12 580 - Cullman West Point Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 494 students
0.3 miles
4300 County Road 1141
Cullman, AL 35057
(256) 775-6178 0.3 K-3 494 - Vinemont Vinemont High School Grades: 9-12 | 321 students
5.7 miles
High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 734-0571 5.7 9-12 321 - Vinemont Vinemont Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 237 students
5.7 miles
170 High School Road
Vinemont, AL 35179
(256) 739-1943 5.7 6-8 237
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