Wetumpka Middle School

1000 Micanopy St
Wetumpka, AL 36092
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 738 students in grades 5-8, Wetumpka Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Wetumpka Middle School's student population of 738 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
738 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Wetumpka Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wetumpka Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#505 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
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22%
29%
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52%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Wetumpka Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Wetumpka Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
36%
32%
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White
53%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.59
This chart displays the diversity score of Wetumpka Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Wetumpka Middle School's ranking?
Wetumpka Middle School is ranked #505 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Wetumpka Middle School often compared to?
Wetumpka Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eclectic Middle School, Holtville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Wetumpka Middle School?
738 students attend Wetumpka Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Wetumpka Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wetumpka Middle School?
Wetumpka Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wetumpka Middle School offer ?
Wetumpka Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Wetumpka Middle School part of?
Wetumpka Middle School is part of Elmore County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 738 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 22% (Top 50%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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