Drake Middle School

655 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36832
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 711 students in grades 6, Drake Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Drake Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Drake Middle School's student population of 711 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6
Total Students
711 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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School Rankings

Drake Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drake Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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)
#146 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
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49%
29%
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67%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Drake 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.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
1%
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Hispanic
9%
11%
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Black
21%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Drake Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Drake 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
29%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Drake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Drake Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Drake Middle School's ranking?
Drake Middle School is ranked #146 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Drake Middle School often compared to?
Drake Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Junior High School, Opelika Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Drake Middle School?
711 students attend Drake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Drake Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Drake Middle School offer ?
Drake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Drake Middle School part of?
Drake Middle School is part of Auburn City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6
  • Enrollment: 711 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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