Serving 177 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 177 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 14%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pollardmccall Junior High School's student population of 177 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
177 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pollardmccall Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pollardmccall Junior High School is 0.26, 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
#559 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
7%
32%
White
86%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
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 Pollardmccall Junior High School's ranking?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is ranked #559 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pollardmccall Junior High School often compared to?
Pollardmccall Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewton Middle School, Flomaton Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School?
177 students attend Pollardmccall Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Pollardmccall Junior High School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pollardmccall Junior High School?
Pollardmccall Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pollardmccall Junior High School offer ?
Pollardmccall Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Pollardmccall Junior High School part of?
Pollardmccall Junior High School is part of Escambia County School District.
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