Thomasville Middle School vs. Jackson Middle School
Should you attend Thomasville Middle School or Jackson 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
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Top Rankings
Thomasville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
Serving 267 students in grades 5-8, Thomasville Middle School ranks in the top 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 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 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 280 students in grades 6-8, Jackson 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 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
5-8
6-8
Total Students
267 students
280 students
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
55% | 45%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
14 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#570 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#942 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
11%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
33%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
20-24%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
68
-
Grade 6 Students
55
91
Grade 7 Students
64
103
Grade 8 Students
80
86
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
2%
1%
% Black
54%
70%
% White
44%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
2%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.52
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
