Serving 124 students in grades 7-8, Aliceville 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 was 10-14% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 25-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
124 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)10-14%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)25-29%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
96%
32%
White
1%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
55%
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
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Aliceville Middle School?
124 students attend Aliceville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Aliceville Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Aliceville Middle School?
Aliceville Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Aliceville Middle School offer ?
Aliceville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Aliceville Middle School part of?
Aliceville Middle School is part of Pickens County School District.
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