Wetumpka Junior High School in Wetumpka, Alabama, closed in 2010 after serving grades 7 through 11 with an enrollment around 579 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in its final years.
The school showed notable proficiency in math, with 58% proficiency in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though proficiency declined from a high of 90% in 2012.
Reading proficiency was 67% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, but down from over 90% in 2011–2013, indicating a downward trend.
Minority enrollment included 172 Black students and 15 Hispanic students out of 579 total, with approximately 30% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic diversity in its student body.
Wetumpka Junior High was Title I eligible and part of the Elmore County school system, but it did not receive Blue Ribbon recognition before its closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-11
Total Students
579 students
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
30%
32%
White
66%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Wetumpka Junior High School?
579 students attend Wetumpka Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Wetumpka Junior High School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Wetumpka Junior High School?
Wetumpka Junior High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wetumpka Junior High School offer ?
Wetumpka Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-11
What school district is Wetumpka Junior High School part of?
Wetumpka Junior High School is part of Elmore County School District.
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