Serving 570 students in grades 6-8, Odenville 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 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to 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 31% 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: 570 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 47% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Odenville Middle School's student population of 570 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
570 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Odenville 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 Odenville Middle School is 0.49, 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
#843 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
19%
32%
White
69%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Odenville Middle School's ranking?
Odenville Middle School is ranked #843 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Odenville Middle School often compared to?
Odenville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Springville Middle School, Ashville Middle School, Moody Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 47% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Odenville Middle School?
570 students attend Odenville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Odenville Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Odenville Middle School?
Odenville Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Odenville Middle School offer ?
Odenville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Odenville Middle School part of?
Odenville Middle School is part of St Clair County School District.
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