Prattville Junior High School

Summary:

Prattville Junior High School is a public middle school in Prattville, Alabama, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 1,031 students. This school stands out for its exceptional academic performance, diverse student population, and specialized support for military-connected and English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Academically, Prattville Junior High School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Alabama, with 61.26% of 8th-grade students proficient or better in English, compared to 58.07% in Autauga County and 51.42% statewide. The school's diverse student body is 56.26% White, 32.59% African American, 5.53% Hispanic, and 1.84% Asian, reflecting a more inclusive learning environment than some nearby schools. Prattville Junior High also stands out for its support of military-connected students, ranking 1st out of 26 Alabama middle schools in this category, and its exceptional performance in supporting ELL students, ranking 5th out of 106 middle schools in the state.

While Prattville Junior High School faces some challenges, such as a growing population of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds and a slight decline in racial diversity over the past three years, it continues to outperform many nearby middle schools, including Marbury Middle School and schools in the Montgomery County School District. This sustained excellence suggests the school has effective teaching practices, a supportive learning environment, and a commitment to continuous improvement, making it a strong choice for families in the Prattville area.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 1089 N Chestnut
       Prattville, AL  36067


(334) 365-6697

District: Autauga County

SchoolDigger Rank:
82nd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,810 Help


Students who attend Prattville Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Prattville High School

Feeder schools for Prattville Junior High School:

Elementary:    Prattville Elementary School
    Prattville Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  971

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.8%
African American:
32.9%
Hispanic:
6.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  56.4% Help


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Compare Details Prattville Junior High School ranks better than 81.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.78. (See more...)
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Student Body
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Compare Details Prattville Junior High School has the largest middle school student body size in the Autauga County School District. Racial makeup is: White (52.8%), African American (32.9%), Hispanic (6.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 56.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Prattville Junior High School is 19.4, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Autauga County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Prattville Junior High School is $6,810, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Autauga County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Prattville Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Prattville Junior High School 82nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Prattville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Autauga County:

SchoolDigger ranks Autauga County 80th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Prattville Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 80.29 50th 407 87.7%
2005 85.26 33rd 415 92.0%
2006 87.25 27th 409 93.4%
2007 86.90 23rd 412 94.4%
2008 84.78 31st 417 92.6%
2009 85.44 36th 425 91.5%
2010 89.01 19th 435 95.6%
2011 87.86 20th 435 95.4%
2012 86.06 25th 436 94.3%
2013 85.38 17th 436 96.1%
2014 91.76 25th 438 94.3%
2015 91.59 31st 430 92.8%
2016 83.58 53rd 432 87.7%
2017 85.36 42nd 432 90.3%
2018 87.45 35th 423 91.7%
2019 88.81 34th 437 92.2%
2021 79.68 57th 440 87.0%
2022 79.15 59th 432 86.3%
2023 79.31 63rd 437 85.6%
2024 73.78 82nd 442 81.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 76.92 10th 46 78.3%
2021 87.08 4th 61 93.4%
2023 85.34 8th 72 88.9%
2024 64.96 19th 78 75.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 99.62 1st 70 98.6%
2024 91.44 5th 106 95.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 62.18 36th 195 81.5%
2018 86.16 14th 223 93.7%
2019 53.73 89th 254 65.0%
2021 65.25 46th 274 83.2%
2022 52.77 87th 256 66.0%
2023 53.41 98th 281 65.1%
2024 59.38 68th 281 75.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 66.55 79th 349 77.4%
2018 72.35 81st 396 79.5%
2019 83.09 26th 396 93.4%
2021 57.80 151st 415 63.6%
2022 65.12 103rd 421 75.5%
2023 61.65 120th 410 70.7%
2024 58.80 145th 437 66.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.19 51st 380 86.6%
2018 87.09 33rd 392 91.6%
2019 86.95 33rd 399 91.7%
2021 77.58 52nd 415 87.5%
2022 80.71 53rd 423 87.5%
2023 79.32 61st 417 85.4%
2024 74.07 79th 426 81.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.50 1st 18 94.4%
2019 94.03 1st 19 94.7%
2021 75.66 4th 29 86.2%
2022 82.54 2nd 26 92.3%
2023 85.48 1st 26 96.2%
2024 74.35 9th 32 71.9%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 86.57 31st 380 91.8%
2018 85.73 34th 397 91.4%
2019 89.66 27th 399 93.2%
2021 78.21 56th 418 86.6%
2022 73.91 75th 427 82.4%
2023 76.28 69th 419 83.5%
2024 71.02 94th 428 78.0%
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Rank History for Asian students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 28.88 10th 14 28.6%
2018 52.07 11th 18 38.9%
2019 37.81 15th 19 21.1%
2021 26.31 19th 22 13.6%
2022 37.98 14th 18 22.2%
2024 52.12 11th 20 45.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.31 49th 205 76.1%
2018 71.67 43rd 247 82.6%
2019 80.42 30th 252 88.1%
2021 65.12 63rd 266 76.3%
2022 68.08 53rd 271 80.4%
2023 67.37 58th 263 77.9%
2024 67.79 55th 269 79.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 89.47 8th 108 92.6%
2018 94.17 5th 113 95.6%
2019 86.77 8th 124 93.5%
2021 64.28 41st 154 73.4%
2022 77.55 19th 157 87.9%
2023 82.28 22nd 166 86.7%
2024 79.34 19th 164 88.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Prattville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.39 26th 247 89.5%
2018 89.79 29th 331 91.2%
2019 89.74 26th 343 92.4%
2021 80.86 44th 369 88.1%
2022 79.15 51st 376 86.4%
2023 82.28 48th 370 87.0%
2024 75.41 72nd 373 80.7%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Open Quote This school is focusing primarily on fundraising and pep rallies. Very little attention is dedicated to the students` academic needs. The principal is very ineffective. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Prattville Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 760 760
1989 601 157 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 762
1990 618 150 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 771
1991 643 150 0 2 1 n/a n/a 0 796
1992 640 147 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 788
1993 705 148 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 855
1994 736 174 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 912
1995 777 153 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1996 777 153 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1997 747 171 4 12 2 n/a n/a 0 936
1998 731 164 4 7 0 n/a n/a 8 914
1999 777 159 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 942
2000 870 170 5 9 1 n/a n/a 3 1058
2001 850 182 7 11 1 n/a n/a 7 1058
2002 860 185 17 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1075
2003 860 185 17 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1075
2004 868 200 13 11 1 n/a n/a 15 1108
2005 871 197 16 8 9 n/a n/a 0 1101
2006 906 213 14 14 9 n/a n/a 11 1167
2007 886 254 11 22 6 n/a n/a 12 1191
2008 886 284 15 20 7 n/a n/a 0 1212
2009 813 287 19 24 6 n/a n/a 0 1149
2010 739 259 20 35 5 n/a n/a 6 1064
2011 807 246 15 21 6 0 1 0 1096
2012 787 246 19 26 6 0 5 0 1089
2013 754 231 25 21 3 1 9 0 1044
2014 729 257 28 29 3 1 18 0 1065
2015 739 294 17 35 3 0 20 0 1108
2016 670 291 15 32 6 0 11 0 1025
2017 620 278 36 38 3 0 9 0 984
2018 630 284 34 37 3 1 13 0 1002
2019 631 277 32 40 5 1 21 0 1007
2020 593 260 30 52 3 2 24 0 964
2021 618 299 33 47 1 1 19 0 1018
2022 632 312 29 39 4 1 25 0 1042
2023 580 336 19 57 5 1 33 0 1031
2024 513 319 32 65 7 2 33 0 971

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Prattville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 40.0 19.0 0
1989 762 41.0 18.5 n/a
1990 771 41.0 18.8 0
1991 796 41.0 19.4 n/a
1992 788 38.0 20.7 n/a
1993 855 37.0 23.1 n/a
1994 912 41.0 22.2 n/a
1995 937 40.2 23.3 n/a
1996 937 40.2 23.3 n/a
1997 936 45.2 20.7 21
1998 914 45.0 20.3 22.2
1999 942 46.0 20.5 27.9
2000 1058 46.0 23.0 22.4
2001 1058 50.0 21.2 24.7
2002 1075 51.0 21.1 29
2003 1075 51.0 21.1 29
2004 1108 52.0 21.3 32.6
2005 1101 52.0 21.2 30.2
2006 1167 53.0 21.8 30
2007 1191 54.0 22.1 32.7
2008 1212 60.0 20.2 31.4
2009 1149 58.4 19.5 34.4
2010 1064 54.0 19.7 35
2011 1096 56.0 19.5 38.4
2012 1089 56.0 19.4 41.1
2013 1044 54.0 19.3 38.4
2014 1065 59.0 18.0 41.7
2015 1108 55.0 20.1 44.8
2016 1025 56.0 18.3 43.6
2017 984 52.5 18.7 41.8
2018 1002 49.5 20.2 41.1
2019 1007 51.5 19.5 44.7
2020 964 52.5 18.3 41.5
2021 1018 48.5 20.9 38.4
2022 1042 n/a n/a 29.2
2023 1031 53.0 19.4 56.5
2024 971 50.0 19.4 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Prattville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 760 40.0 19.0 0
1989 762 41.0 18.5 n/a
1990 771 41.0 18.8 0
1991 796 41.0 19.4 n/a
1992 788 38.0 20.7 n/a
1993 855 37.0 23.1 n/a
1994 912 41.0 22.2 n/a
1995 937 40.2 23.3 n/a
1996 937 40.2 23.3 n/a
1997 936 45.2 20.7 21
1998 914 45.0 20.3 22.2
1999 942 46.0 20.5 27.9
2000 1058 46.0 23.0 22.4
2001 1058 50.0 21.2 24.7
2002 1075 51.0 21.1 29
2003 1075 51.0 21.1 29
2004 1108 52.0 21.3 32.6
2005 1101 52.0 21.2 30.2
2006 1167 53.0 21.8 30
2007 1191 54.0 22.1 32.7
2008 1212 60.0 20.2 31.4
2009 1149 58.4 19.5 34.4
2010 1064 54.0 19.7 35
2011 1096 56.0 19.5 38.4
2012 1089 56.0 19.4 41.1
2013 1044 54.0 19.3 38.4
2014 1065 59.0 18.0 41.7
2015 1108 55.0 20.1 44.8
2016 1025 56.0 18.3 43.6
2017 984 52.5 18.7 41.8
2018 1002 49.5 20.2 41.1
2019 1007 51.5 19.5 44.7
2020 964 52.5 18.3 41.5
2021 1018 48.5 20.9 38.4
2022 1042 n/a n/a 29.2
2023 1031 53.0 19.4 56.5
2024 971 50.0 19.4 56.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Prattville Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $740 (10.9%) $6,066 (89.1%) $6,810

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Prattville Junior High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 34th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 63rd of 437 Middle schools
 6.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Prattville Junior High School)63.225.2
 38%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Autauga County)55.421.7
 33.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Prattville Junior High School)71.337.4
 33.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Autauga County)61.830.3
 31.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students10071031
 2.4%
African American277336
 21.3%
American Indian55
Asian3219
 40.6%
Hispanic4057
 42.5%
Pacific Islander11
White631580
 8.1%
Two or More Races2133
 57.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients44.7%56.5%
 11.9%


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Students who attend Prattville Junior High School usually go on to attend Prattville High School

Prattville Junior High School ranks 82nd of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 971 students attended Prattville Junior High School.

Students at Prattville Junior High School are 53% White, 33% African American, 7% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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