Is Piedmont Middle School a good school?

Yes. Piedmont Middle School ranks in the top 6.8% of Alabama middle schools.

How many students attend Piedmont Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 236 students attended Piedmont Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Piedmont Middle School?

Students at Piedmont Middle School are 81% White, 9% African American, 7% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Piedmont Middle School attend?

Students who attend Piedmont Middle School usually go on to attend Piedmont High School

Piedmont Middle School

Summary:

Piedmont Middle School is a public middle school in Piedmont, Alabama, serving 255 students in grades 6-8. As part of the Piedmont City School District, which is ranked 12th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating, Piedmont Middle School consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments and ranks among the top middle schools in Alabama.

Piedmont Middle School's academic performance is exceptional, with significantly higher proficiency rates compared to the state in core subjects like mathematics, science, and English. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 30th out of 442 middle schools in Alabama, a significant improvement from its 92nd ranking in 2018-2019. The school's strong performance extends across diverse student subgroups, including female, male, African American, White, and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, all of whom rank among the top schools in the state. This demonstrates Piedmont Middle School's commitment to equity and inclusive practices, even with a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Cleburne County Middle School, Glencoe Middle School, Alexandria Middle School, and Anniston Middle School, Piedmont Middle School stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming its neighbors in academic assessments and statewide rankings. This exceptional performance, combined with the school's commitment to equity and inclusive practices, makes Piedmont Middle School a standout institution in the region, serving as a model for effective middle school education.

Detail:

Public 6-8

401 N Main St
Piedmont, AL 36272

(256) 447-6165

District: Piedmont City

SchoolDigger Rank:
30^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,714

Students who attend Piedmont Middle School usually attend:

High:

Piedmont High School

Feeder schools for Piedmont Middle School:

Elementary:

Piedmont Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.3

Number of students: 236

Racial breakdown:

White:

80.9%

African American:

8.9%

Two or more races:

6.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Piedmont Middle School ranks better than 93.2% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.73. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (80.9%), African American (8.9%), two or more races (6.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Piedmont Middle School is 15.3. (See more...)

Compare Piedmont Middle School employs 15.3 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Piedmont Middle School is $7,714.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Piedmont Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont Middle School 30^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Piedmont Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Piedmont City:

SchoolDigger ranks Piedmont City 12^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Piedmont Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	61.01	144^th	407	64.6%
2005	55.00	175^th	415	57.8%
2006	73.49	71^st	409	82.6%
2007	78.16	58^th	412	85.9%
2008	84.18	33^rd	417	92.1%
2009	72.91	85^th	425	80.0%
2010	86.98	27^th	435	93.8%
2011	81.97	39^th	435	91.0%
2012	80.49	50^th	436	88.5%
2013	74.38	73^rd	436	83.3%
2014	58.71	159^th	438	63.7%
2015	25.84	320^th	430	25.6%
2016	62.18	135^th	432	68.8%
2017	56.80	168^th	432	61.1%
2018	57.37	166^th	423	60.8%
2019	72.15	92^nd	437	78.9%
2021	83.11	45^th	440	89.8%
2022	88.42	39^th	432	91.0%
2023	89.10	34^th	437	92.2%
2024	92.73	30^th	442	93.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.82	185^th	195	5.1%
2021	49.31	108^th	274	60.6%
2022	95.13	6^th	256	97.7%
2023	33.17	200^th	281	28.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	46.49	185^th	349	47.0%
2018	53.86	180^th	396	54.5%
2019	71.12	86^th	396	78.3%
2021	85.36	17^th	415	95.9%
2022	91.40	12^th	421	97.1%
2023	90.90	16^th	410	96.1%
2024	91.20	19^th	437	95.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	55.27	157^th	380	58.7%
2018	62.52	132^nd	392	66.3%
2019	73.99	71^st	399	82.2%
2021	79.50	47^th	415	88.7%
2022	84.93	42^nd	423	90.1%
2023	85.06	44^th	417	89.4%
2024	90.17	27^th	426	93.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	56.36	145^th	380	61.8%
2018	52.34	188^th	397	52.6%
2019	69.26	92^nd	399	76.9%
2021	81.07	48^th	418	88.5%
2022	88.85	34^th	427	92.0%
2023	88.93	32^nd	419	92.4%
2024	92.40	27^th	428	93.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	72.13	47^th	266	82.3%
2023	75.34	41^st	263	84.4%

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Rank History for White students at Piedmont Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	40.95	124^th	247	49.8%
2018	34.40	220^th	331	33.5%
2019	60.32	103^rd	343	70.0%
2021	75.26	59^th	369	84.0%
2022	82.89	43^rd	376	88.6%
2023	83.78	43^rd	370	88.4%
2024	87.85	32^nd	373	91.4%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Piedmont Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1992	258	41	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
1993	254	37	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	293
1994	260	39	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
1995	268	41	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1996	268	41	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	310
1997	412	57	1	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	476
1998	392	53	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	454
1999	392	52	1	4	1	n/a	n/a	0	450
2000	377	47	2	6	1	n/a	n/a	0	433
2001	359	45	0	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	412
2002	228	29	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2003	228	29	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	262
2004	215	33	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	255
2005	213	31	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	254
2006	219	39	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	263
2007	207	45	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	257
2008	201	47	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	252
2009	192	42	0	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	239
2010	191	36	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	1	232
2011	218	37	1	6	0	0	0	0	262
2012	220	38	3	5	2	0	4	0	272
2013	227	34	2	7	1	0	4	0	275
2014	230	35	3	5	1	2	4	0	280
2015	225	31	1	4	0	1	6	0	268
2016	229	34	1	2	1	0	6	0	273
2017	235	24	0	4	1	1	6	0	271
2018	255	18	1	2	1	1	8	0	286
2019	252	20	2	2	0	1	8	0	285
2020	237	22	3	2	0	0	8	0	272
2021	223	34	3	8	0	0	13	0	281
2022	207	31	2	6	1	0	14	0	261
2023	202	25	2	10	1	0	15	0	255
2024	191	21	2	5	1	0	16	0	236

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 Piedmont Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	302	14.6	20.6	n/a
1993	293	14.8	19.8	n/a
1994	300	16.5	18.2	n/a
1995	310	16.8	18.5	n/a
1996	310	16.8	18.5	n/a
1997	476	16.7	28.5	22.5
1998	454	24.8	18.3	35.2
1999	450	27.0	16.7	46.4
2000	433	26.0	16.7	50.8
2001	412	25.0	16.5	50.2
2002	262	13.0	20.2	56.1
2003	262	13.0	20.2	56.1
2004	255	16.1	15.8	56.5
2005	254	16.6	15.3	55.5
2006	263	16.0	16.4	54.8
2007	257	16.0	16.1	58.8
2008	252	14.4	17.5	60.3
2009	239	14.8	16.0	64.9
2010	232	21.7	10.6	66.7
2011	262	24.3	10.7	67.6
2012	272	24.0	11.3	64
2013	275	22.0	12.4	64.4
2014	280	14.4	19.4	64.6
2015	268	14.0	19.1	63.8
2016	273	14.0	19.5	66.7
2017	271	13.6	19.8	60.5
2018	286	13.8	20.6	56.6
2019	285	14.4	19.7	56.8
2020	272	14.4	18.8	58.8
2021	281	14.4	19.4	62.6
2022	261	12.8	20.2	66.7
2023	255	15.3	16.6	68.6
2024	236	15.3	15.3	68.2

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 Piedmont Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1992	302	14.6	20.6	n/a
1993	293	14.8	19.8	n/a
1994	300	16.5	18.2	n/a
1995	310	16.8	18.5	n/a
1996	310	16.8	18.5	n/a
1997	476	16.7	28.5	22.5
1998	454	24.8	18.3	35.2
1999	450	27.0	16.7	46.4
2000	433	26.0	16.7	50.8
2001	412	25.0	16.5	50.2
2002	262	13.0	20.2	56.1
2003	262	13.0	20.2	56.1
2004	255	16.1	15.8	56.5
2005	254	16.6	15.3	55.5
2006	263	16.0	16.4	54.8
2007	257	16.0	16.1	58.8
2008	252	14.4	17.5	60.3
2009	239	14.8	16.0	64.9
2010	232	21.7	10.6	66.7
2011	262	24.3	10.7	67.6
2012	272	24.0	11.3	64
2013	275	22.0	12.4	64.4
2014	280	14.4	19.4	64.6
2015	268	14.0	19.1	63.8
2016	273	14.0	19.5	66.7
2017	271	13.6	19.8	60.5
2018	286	13.8	20.6	56.6
2019	285	14.4	19.7	56.8
2020	272	14.4	18.8	58.8
2021	281	14.4	19.4	62.6
2022	261	12.8	20.2	66.7
2023	255	15.3	16.6	68.6
2024	236	15.3	15.3	68.2

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 Piedmont Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$880 (11.4%)	$6,829 (88.5%)	$7,714

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Piedmont 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 92^nd of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 34^th of 437 Middle schools	13.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont Middle School)	51.5	72.8	21.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont City)	51.5	72.8	21.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont Middle School)	61	46.8	14.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont City)	61	46.8	14.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont Middle School)	41.5	40	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Piedmont City)	41.5	40	1.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	285	255	10.5%
African American	20	25	25%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	2	2
Hispanic	2	10	400%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	252	202	19.8%
Two or More Races	8	15	87.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	56.8%	68.6%	11.8%

Schools Near Piedmont Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Piedmont Middle School	Public	6-8	401 N Main St	Piedmont	36272	Calhoun County	Piedmont City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 447-6165	236	15	15.3	68.2%	191 (80.9%)	21 (8.9%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	92.7	30^th of 442 public middle schools	93.2%		89.1	34^th of 437 public middle schools	92.2%	4		64.6	55.4	43.8	54.4		73.1	73.4	78.8	$7,714	$880	$6,829
White Plains Middle School	Public	5-8	5800 Al Highway 9	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4700	391	21	18.4	57.3%	306 (78.3%)	25 (6.4%)	49 (12.5%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	79.6	65^th of 442 public middle schools	85.3%		75.4	78^th of 437 public middle schools	82.2%	13	33.3	19.6	44.1	37.9	56.9	81.5	65.9	74.7	67.8	$8,745	$1,018	$7,681
Centre Middle School	Public	5-8	1920 East Main Street	Centre	35960	Cherokee County	Cherokee County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 927-5656	445	24	18.9	73.5%	385 (86.5%)	28 (6.3%)	19 (4.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.7%)	59	154^th of 442 public middle schools	65.2%		70.5	100^th of 437 public middle schools	77.1%	54	51.9	36.1	19.2	19.6	46.7	68.6	53.0	51.0	56.6	$8,835	$1,485	$7,298
Hokes Bluff Middle School	Public	6-8	3121 Appalachian Hwy	Hokes Bluff	35930	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-1963	279	16	18.0	62.0%	255 (91.4%)	2 (0.7%)	7 (2.5%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (4.3%)	56.1	170^th of 442 public middle schools	61.5%		56.7	171^st of 437 public middle schools	60.9%	1		14.4	19.1	24.2	43.5		59.8	50.0	59.3	$8,192	$1,039	$7,137
Glencoe Middle School	Public	5-8	809 Lonesome Bend Rd	Glencoe	35905	Etowah County	Etowah County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 492-5627	292	17	16.8	62.0%	251 (86.0%)	6 (2.1%)	20 (6.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (5.1%)	55	177^th of 442 public middle schools	60.0%		49.1	214^th of 437 public middle schools	51.0%	37	20.8	21.8	20.0	14.3	44.0	70.8	57.1	64.3	48.4	$6,661	$397	$6,262
Alexandria Middle School	Public	5-8	80 Railroad Dr	Alexandria	36250	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4500	494	28	17.7	67.8%	409 (82.8%)	48 (9.7%)	20 (4.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	58.3	156^th of 442 public middle schools	64.7%		57.1	167^th of 437 public middle schools	61.8%	11	17.0	22.3	18.8	16.0	56.8	61.6	57.9	55.5	56.0	$8,103	$842	$7,166
Anniston Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5020	394	20	19.7	91.1%	26 (6.6%)	325 (82.5%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	14.1	381^st of 442 public middle schools	13.8%		11.9	398^th of 437 public middle schools	8.9%	17		8.3	2.7	7.6	11.3		31.7	21.2	31.0	$13,119	$3,040	$10,075
Cleburne County Middle School	Public	5-7	661 Duke Drive	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 463-2405	254	14	18.5	70.1%	223 (87.8%)	15 (5.9%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	77.9	71^st of 442 public middle schools	83.9%		76.6	73^rd of 437 public middle schools	83.3%	2	24.1	49.3	21.5			71.2	72.1	67.2		$8,654	$1,485	$7,035
Saks Middle School	Public	5-8	4400 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7400	301	19	15.5	86.4%	116 (38.5%)	144 (47.8%)	36 (12.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)										$9,554	$2,122	$7,386

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