Florence Middle School vs. Brooks High School
Should you attend Florence Middle School or Brooks High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Florence Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Diversity
Brooks High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Attribute
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 649 students in grades 7-8, Florence Middle 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 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 744 students in grades 7-12, Brooks High 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
7-8
7-12
Total Students
649 students
744 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
42 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#471 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#664 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
19%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
44%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
48%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥95%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
331
119
Grade 8 Students
318
127
Grade 9 Students
-
129
Grade 10 Students
-
126
Grade 11 Students
-
120
Grade 12 Students
-
123
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
15%
4%
% Black
27%
6%
% White
44%
84%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
13%
4%
Diversity Score
0.70
0.29
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
