Sanford Middle School vs. Opelika Middle School
Should you attend Sanford Middle School or Opelika Middle 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
Sanford Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Opelika Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 545 students in grades 5-8, Sanford 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 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower 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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,132 students in grades 6-8, Opelika 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 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
545 students
1,132 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
68 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#602 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
-
2
Grade 5 Students
140
4
Grade 6 Students
137
387
Grade 7 Students
132
371
Grade 8 Students
135
368
Grade 9 Students
1
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
8%
15%
% Black
22%
54%
% White
59%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
1%
Diversity Score
0.59
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
69%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
3%
