South Dale Middle School

Summary:

South Dale Middle School is a public middle school located in Pinckard, Alabama, serving 426 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Dale County School District, which is ranked 24 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While South Dale Middle School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with higher percentages of African American (34.51%) and Hispanic (4.93%) students, its academic performance, as measured by proficiency rates on Summative Assessments, is generally lower than the Dale County and Alabama state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 32.81%, compared to the Dale County average of 51.03% and the Alabama average of 22.06%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with its low socioeconomic status students performing relatively well but its special education students struggling significantly.

South Dale Middle School's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have fluctuated over the years, ranging from a high of 95th out of 437 Alabama middle schools and a 4-star rating in 2018-2019 to a low of 206th out of 437 Alabama middle schools and a 3-star rating in 2022-2023. This trend of declining academic performance is concerning, and the school may benefit from learning from the practices and strategies of higher-performing nearby schools, such as Coppinville School, Geneva County Middle School, and Rehobeth Middle School.


Detail:

Public 5-8

 309 Randolph Street
       Pinckard, AL  36371-0218


(334) 983-3077

District: Dale County

SchoolDigger Rank:
157th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,049 Help


Students who attend South Dale Middle School usually attend:

High:    Dale County High School

Feeder schools for South Dale Middle School:

Elementary:    Midland City Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  410

Racial breakdown:

White:
51.0%
African American:
36.1%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Dale Middle School ranks better than 64.5% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.24. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (51%), African American (36.1%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Dale Middle School is 19.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Dale Middle School is $8,049.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

South Dale Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Dale Middle School 157th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See South Dale Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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White students:


Dale County:

SchoolDigger ranks Dale County 24th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Dale Middle School

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Rank History for all students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 56.70 163rd 407 60.0%
2005 53.76 182nd 415 56.1%
2006 51.04 197th 409 51.8%
2007 53.01 198th 412 51.9%
2008 53.32 189th 417 54.7%
2009 32.70 317th 425 25.4%
2010 32.93 320th 435 26.4%
2011 61.33 176th 435 59.5%
2012 67.43 125th 436 71.3%
2013 48.22 280th 436 35.8%
2014 49.65 215th 438 50.9%
2015 58.04 155th 430 64.0%
2016 50.24 204th 432 52.8%
2017 54.93 179th 432 58.6%
2018 44.74 244th 423 42.3%
2019 71.27 95th 437 78.3%
2021 56.95 167th 440 62.0%
2022 51.60 194th 432 55.1%
2023 50.02 206th 437 52.9%
2024 58.24 157th 442 64.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.29 174th 195 10.8%
2018 26.37 179th 223 19.7%
2021 52.52 94th 274 65.7%
2022 32.74 184th 256 28.1%
2023 33.29 199th 281 29.2%
2024 31.26 212th 281 24.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.04 116th 349 66.8%
2018 54.15 179th 396 54.8%
2019 73.66 75th 396 81.1%
2021 56.72 161st 415 61.2%
2022 53.40 179th 421 57.5%
2023 58.08 140th 410 65.9%
2024 68.76 94th 437 78.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.23 136th 380 64.2%
2018 40.25 246th 392 37.2%
2019 62.57 121st 399 69.7%
2021 60.71 136th 415 67.2%
2022 59.66 150th 423 64.5%
2023 53.57 177th 417 57.6%
2024 61.04 140th 426 67.1%
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Rank History for Male students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.68 190th 380 50.0%
2018 49.86 199th 397 49.9%
2019 75.72 67th 399 83.2%
2021 53.10 172nd 418 58.9%
2022 42.62 233rd 427 45.4%
2023 46.49 218th 419 48.0%
2024 53.88 171st 428 60.0%
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Rank History for African American students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.97 93rd 205 54.6%
2018 40.20 129th 247 47.8%
2019 70.26 45th 252 82.1%
2021 31.83 179th 266 32.7%
2022 38.82 149th 271 45.0%
2023 36.37 160th 263 39.2%
2024 51.31 99th 269 63.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for White students at South Dale Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.95 111th 247 55.1%
2018 34.37 221st 331 33.2%
2019 63.96 91st 343 73.5%
2021 60.20 109th 369 70.5%
2022 52.97 144th 376 61.7%
2023 51.76 149th 370 59.7%
2024 55.64 136th 373 63.5%
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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Enrollment information for South Dale Middle 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 352 352
1989 270 62 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 332
1990 286 74 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 361
1991 309 67 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 377
1992 293 71 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1993 285 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 362
1994 282 73 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 357
1995 274 75 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1996 274 75 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1997 278 81 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 366
1998 261 86 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 353
1999 237 74 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2000 318 112 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 435
2001 295 116 2 2 1 n/a n/a 1 417
2002 248 103 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2003 248 103 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 354
2004 163 69 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 235
2005 163 69 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 234
2006 202 90 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 296
2007 262 98 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 369
2008 251 114 3 4 1 n/a n/a 0 373
2009 246 90 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 343
2010 237 96 2 4 0 n/a n/a 1 340
2011 257 90 2 2 0 0 0 0 351
2012 282 90 2 8 0 0 11 0 393
2013 299 92 2 9 1 0 10 0 413
2014 308 105 3 15 1 0 7 0 439
2015 294 107 3 12 1 1 11 0 429
2016 271 110 4 12 1 0 5 0 403
2017 289 110 4 12 0 0 5 0 420
2018 279 126 2 10 0 0 7 0 424
2019 278 123 3 14 0 0 10 0 428
2020 254 129 1 14 1 0 12 0 411
2021 236 136 1 17 1 1 13 0 405
2022 227 134 2 15 2 1 19 1 401
2023 234 147 3 21 0 2 19 0 426
2024 209 148 4 25 0 1 23 0 410

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 South Dale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 19.0 18.5 0
1989 332 19.0 17.4 n/a
1990 361 19.0 19.0 0
1991 377 19.0 19.8 n/a
1992 366 19.0 19.2 n/a
1993 362 19.0 19.1 n/a
1994 357 18.7 19.1 n/a
1995 353 20.3 17.4 n/a
1996 353 20.3 17.4 n/a
1997 366 19.8 18.5 49.5
1998 353 18.3 19.3 49.9
1999 315 14.9 21.1 61
2000 435 21.0 20.7 64.4
2001 417 23.0 18.1 70.2
2002 354 19.8 17.9 66.1
2003 354 19.8 17.9 66.1
2004 235 20.5 11.5 65.5
2005 234 16.0 14.6 63.7
2006 296 18.0 16.4 73.3
2007 369 20.6 17.9 71.5
2008 373 20.9 17.8 72.4
2009 343 19.8 17.2 69.1
2010 340 20.3 16.7 70.2
2011 351 22.5 15.5 75.5
2012 393 24.3 16.1 75.3
2013 413 25.6 16.0 76
2014 439 21.9 20.0 77.2
2015 429 22.0 19.5 74.6
2016 403 21.0 19.1 76.7
2017 420 20.5 20.4 75.7
2018 424 21.3 19.8 74.1
2019 428 21.4 19.9 70.6
2020 411 20.4 20.1 73
2021 405 21.5 18.8 70.6
2022 401 20.8 19.2 72.1
2023 426 23.3 18.2 78.4
2024 410 21.3 19.2 78.3

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 South Dale Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 352 19.0 18.5 0
1989 332 19.0 17.4 n/a
1990 361 19.0 19.0 0
1991 377 19.0 19.8 n/a
1992 366 19.0 19.2 n/a
1993 362 19.0 19.1 n/a
1994 357 18.7 19.1 n/a
1995 353 20.3 17.4 n/a
1996 353 20.3 17.4 n/a
1997 366 19.8 18.5 49.5
1998 353 18.3 19.3 49.9
1999 315 14.9 21.1 61
2000 435 21.0 20.7 64.4
2001 417 23.0 18.1 70.2
2002 354 19.8 17.9 66.1
2003 354 19.8 17.9 66.1
2004 235 20.5 11.5 65.5
2005 234 16.0 14.6 63.7
2006 296 18.0 16.4 73.3
2007 369 20.6 17.9 71.5
2008 373 20.9 17.8 72.4
2009 343 19.8 17.2 69.1
2010 340 20.3 16.7 70.2
2011 351 22.5 15.5 75.5
2012 393 24.3 16.1 75.3
2013 413 25.6 16.0 76
2014 439 21.9 20.0 77.2
2015 429 22.0 19.5 74.6
2016 403 21.0 19.1 76.7
2017 420 20.5 20.4 75.7
2018 424 21.3 19.8 74.1
2019 428 21.4 19.9 70.6
2020 411 20.4 20.1 73
2021 405 21.5 18.8 70.6
2022 401 20.8 19.2 72.1
2023 426 23.3 18.2 78.4
2024 410 21.3 19.2 78.3

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 South Dale Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,615 (20.1%) $6,432 (79.9%) $8,049

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

Impact of COVID-19 on South Dale Middle 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 95th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 206th of 437 Middle schools
 25.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (South Dale Middle School)55.417.9
 37.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)52.130.5
 21.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Dale Middle School)48.237.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)59.648.3
 11.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (South Dale Middle School)48.816.3
 32.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)63.331.7
 31.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (South Dale Middle School)56.316.5
 39.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Dale County)7337.8
 35.2%
   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 Students428426
 0.5%
African American123147
 19.5%
American Indian00
Asian33
Hispanic1421
 50%
Pacific Islander02
White278234
 15.8%
Two or More Races1019
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients70.6%78.4%
 7.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about South Dale Middle School

In the 2023-24 school year, 410 students attended South Dale Middle School.

Students at South Dale Middle School are 51% White, 36% African American, 6% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Students who attend South Dale Middle School usually go on to attend Dale County High School

South Dale Middle School ranks 157th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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