Summary:
The middle schools in St Clair County, Alabama serve students in grades 5-8 across 5 campuses. While the schools vary in their academic performance and student demographics, one school, Springville Middle School, consistently stands out as the top-performing middle school in the county.
Springville Middle School has earned top rankings in the state, placing in the top 15% in 2023-2024 and the top 12% in the previous two years. The school outperforms the St Clair County and Alabama averages on most academic measures, including higher proficiency rates in math, science, and English language arts. In contrast, other schools in the district, such as Odenville Middle School and Moody Junior High School, lag behind the state and county averages on many academic metrics, suggesting room for improvement.
The data also reveals significant socioeconomic disparities among the student populations, with free and reduced-price lunch rates ranging from 41.18% at Springville Middle to 77.03% at Ashville Middle School. This suggests that factors beyond just school funding, such as teacher quality and school leadership, may play a crucial role in driving academic success at the highest-performing schools in the area.
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