Wetumpka Middle School
Tel:
(334)567-1413
- Wetumpka Middle School serves 978 students in grades 5-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (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 43% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- Wetumpka Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 stayed relatively flat 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 top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Wetumpka Middle School is 0.53, 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 (16-17) | #476 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 41% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 43% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 35% | 33% |
| White | 59% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.53 | 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 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 Grades: K-6 | 943 students
0.3 miles
495 Scholars Drive
Wetumpka, AL 36093
(334)567-1248 0.3 K-6 943 - Wetumpka Wetumpka High School Grades: 9-12 | 1187 students
0.3 miles
1251 Coosa River Pkwy
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334)567-5158 0.3 9-12 1187 - Wetumpka Wetumpka Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 967 students
0.4 miles
510 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(334)567-4323 0.4 PK-4 967 - Coosada Airport Road Intermediate School Grades: 3-4 | 700 students
7.6 miles
384 Blackmon Farm Lane
Coosada, AL 36020
(334)285-2115 7.6 3-4 700
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