Middle Schools in Selma City

The two middle schools located in Selma City, Alabama, The RBHudson STEAM Academy and School Of Discovery Genesis Center, are both struggling academically, with significantly lower test scores compared to the state averages. These schools serve a predominantly low-income, African American student population, with over 89% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.

The data reveals that both middle schools in Selma City have alarmingly low proficiency rates in Mathematics, Science, and English, falling well below the Selma City and Alabama state averages. For instance, in 2023-2024, the 7th grade Mathematics proficiency rate at The RBHudson STEAM Academy was only 4%, compared to the Selma City average of 3.95% and the Alabama state average of 23.6%. Similarly, the 8th grade Science proficiency rate at The RBHudson STEAM Academy was 14.58%, compared to the Selma City average of 14.38% and the Alabama state average of 38.67%.

The lack of diversity in these schools is also a concern, with the student populations being overwhelmingly African American, at 96.56% and 98.26% for The RBHudson STEAM Academy and School Of Discovery Genesis Center, respectively. Additionally, the schools' spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively consistent, suggesting that the challenges these schools face may be systemic and require a comprehensive approach to address the underlying issues and improve educational outcomes for the students in Selma City.