Serving 360 students in grades 7-8, Jemison Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 360 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jemison Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jemison Middle School's student population of 360 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
360 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jemison Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jemison 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1002 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
47%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
44%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jemison Middle School's ranking?
Jemison Middle School is ranked #1002 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jemison Middle School often compared to?
Jemison Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jemison High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Jemison Middle School?
360 students attend Jemison Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Jemison Middle School students are Hispanic, 44% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jemison Middle School?
Jemison Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Jemison Middle School offer ?
Jemison Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Jemison Middle School part of?
Jemison Middle School is part of Chilton County School District.
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