Wetumpka Middle School
Wetumpka Middle School serves 978 students in grades 5-8.
Wetumpka 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 top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 34% (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 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Wetumpka Middle School's student population of 978 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-8 |
| Total Students | 978 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 46 teachers |
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School Comparison
Wetumpka 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 diversity score of Wetumpka Middle School is 0.54, 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 | #783 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 34% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 34% | 33% |
| White | 59% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 7% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Elmore County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Wetumpka Middle School is Elmore County Technical Center (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Holtville Middle School (8.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Redland Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Wetumpka Elmore County Technical Center Vocational School Grades: 10-12
0.3 miles
800 Kellyfitzpatrick Dr
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-1218 0.3 10-12 n/a - Wetumpka Redland Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 62%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-6 | 943 students10
0.3 miles
495 Scholars Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334) 567-1248 0.3 K-6 943 - Wetumpka Wetumpka High School Math: 53% | Reading: 44%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,187 student10
0.3 miles
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-5158 0.3 9-12 1,187 - Wetumpka Wetumpka Elementary School Math: 52% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-4 | 967 students10
0.4 miles
510 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334) 567-4323 0.4 PK-4 967 - Coosada Airport Road Intermediate School Math: 60% | Reading: 46%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 3-4 | 700 students10
7.6 miles
384 Blackmon Farm Lane
Coosada, AL 36020
(334) 285-2115 7.6 3-4 700
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