Serving 648 students in grades 6-8, Muscle Shoals 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 46% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 34% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 648 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 62% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Muscle Shoals Middle School's student population of 648 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
648 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Muscle Shoals 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 Muscle Shoals Middle School is 0.53, 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
#187 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
17%
32%
White
66%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
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 is Muscle Shoals Middle School's ranking?
Muscle Shoals Middle School is ranked #187 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Muscle Shoals Middle School often compared to?
Muscle Shoals Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deshler Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Muscle Shoals Middle School?
648 students attend Muscle Shoals Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Muscle Shoals Middle School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Muscle Shoals Middle School?
Muscle Shoals Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Muscle Shoals Middle School offer ?
Muscle Shoals Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Muscle Shoals Middle School part of?
Muscle Shoals Middle School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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