Wedowee Middle School

Summary:

Wedowee Middle School is a public middle school in Wedowee, Alabama, serving 184 students in grades 4-6 as part of the Randolph County School District, which is ranked 74th out of 137 districts in the state.

Wedowee Middle School stands out for its relatively diverse student population, with 63.04% White, 17.39% African American, and 13.04% Hispanic students, which is higher than the nearby Central Junior High School of Clay County. The school also has a high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 63.08% to 73.37% over the past three years, significantly higher than the 73.45% rate at Central Junior High. Additionally, Wedowee Middle School has a lower student-teacher ratio, ranging from 15.8 to 18.8, compared to 18.6 at Central Junior High.

Academically, Wedowee Middle School faces some challenges, with consistently lower mathematics proficiency rates compared to the Randolph County and Alabama state averages. The school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency rates are more mixed, with some grades performing above the district and state, while others are below. However, Wedowee Middle School's science proficiency rates are generally higher than their mathematics and ELA proficiency rates. When compared to the nearby Handley Middle School in the Roanoke City district, Wedowee Middle School's academic performance is generally lower, particularly in mathematics.


Detail:

Public 4-6

 896 Woodland Ave W
       Wedowee, AL  36278-7102


(256) 357-4636

District: Randolph County

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,408 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  16.0 Help
Number of students:  199

Racial breakdown:

White:
57.3%
African American:
20.1%
Hispanic:
14.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  72.9% Help


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Compare Details Wedowee Middle School ranks worse than 63.2% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.05. (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 Student population at Wedowee Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (57.3%), African American (20.1%), Hispanic (14.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 72.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wedowee Middle School is 16. (See more...)
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Compare Wedowee Middle School employs 12.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wedowee Middle School is $10,408.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wedowee Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Wedowee Middle School 432nd of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Wedowee Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Randolph County:

SchoolDigger ranks Randolph County 74th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wedowee Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.94 535th 623 14.1%
2005 11.85 666th 688 3.2%
2006 22.26 606th 689 12.0%
2007 19.91 624th 698 10.6%
2008 23.30 617th 698 11.6%
2009 26.52 592nd 696 14.9%
2010 39.18 523rd 704 25.7%
2011 33.79 554th 709 21.9%
2012 29.69 572nd 696 17.8%
2013 33.84 565th 696 18.8%
2014 33.95 490th 695 29.5%
2015 31.68 497th 691 28.1%
2016 25.92 525th 691 24.0%
2017 29.13 502nd 688 27.0%
2018 22.50 532nd 680 21.8%
2019 42.22 417th 681 38.8%
2021 33.64 463rd 692 33.1%
2022 29.61 481st 687 30.0%
2023 45.68 373rd 680 45.1%
2024 40.05 432nd 684 36.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 13.77 263rd 280 6.1%
2024 98.21 4th 395 99.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.61 447th 567 21.2%
2018 26.14 515th 651 20.9%
2019 51.28 324th 649 50.1%
2021 44.09 375th 653 42.6%
2022 36.74 424th 651 34.9%
2023 54.86 276th 623 55.7%
2024 40.74 418th 670 37.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.54 474th 639 25.8%
2018 23.79 514th 640 19.7%
2019 38.57 430th 646 33.4%
2021 27.54 474th 656 27.7%
2022 26.76 477th 656 27.3%
2023 32.71 444th 645 31.2%
2024 33.88 451st 650 30.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.74 478th 639 25.2%
2018 25.67 498th 650 23.4%
2019 45.79 370th 650 43.1%
2021 41.06 399th 669 40.4%
2022 34.57 434th 669 35.1%
2023 63.08 229th 649 64.7%
2024 47.21 358th 655 45.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.23 205th 336 39.0%
2018 22.61 368th 423 13.0%
2019 46.20 205th 426 51.9%
2021 32.56 291st 426 31.7%
2023 83.53 34th 427 92.0%
2024 42.47 218th 420 48.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.90 128th 140 8.6%
2019 34.57 109th 152 28.3%
2024 13.29 191st 196 2.6%
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Rank History for White students at Wedowee Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 12.50 352nd 369 4.6%
2018 13.90 484th 508 4.7%
2019 36.20 365th 529 31.0%
2021 23.83 449th 539 16.7%
2022 20.45 474th 540 12.2%
2023 41.82 321st 528 39.2%
2024 30.15 410th 535 23.4%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wedowee 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 210 210
1989 146 78 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 225
1990 126 83 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 210
1991 140 99 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1992 134 101 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 235
1993 146 93 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 239
1994 129 74 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 204
1995 124 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1996 124 77 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 201
1997 141 75 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 221
1998 150 64 1 2 1 n/a n/a 1 219
1999 147 68 1 3 0 n/a n/a 1 220
2000 135 64 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2001 139 66 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 207
2002 143 57 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2003 143 57 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2004 121 51 0 10 0 n/a n/a 0 182
2005 126 52 0 12 0 n/a n/a 0 190
2006 133 50 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 194
2007 138 46 0 16 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2008 143 40 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 201
2009 144 39 1 22 0 n/a n/a 0 206
2010 149 34 3 25 0 n/a n/a 0 211
2011 144 44 4 22 0 0 0 0 214
2012 149 45 2 16 0 0 0 0 212
2013 156 41 0 16 0 0 0 0 213
2014 145 32 0 14 0 0 1 0 192
2015 132 28 0 19 0 0 6 0 185
2016 135 36 0 20 0 0 6 0 197
2017 141 45 0 24 0 0 3 0 213
2018 124 56 0 25 0 0 3 0 208
2019 135 46 0 32 0 0 1 0 214
2020 114 51 0 30 2 0 1 0 198
2021 121 40 0 32 0 0 1 0 194
2022 126 38 1 26 1 0 3 0 195
2023 116 32 5 24 1 3 3 0 184
2024 114 40 8 29 0 2 6 0 199

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 Wedowee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 13.0 16.1 0
1989 225 14.0 16.0 n/a
1990 210 13.0 16.1 0
1991 239 13.0 18.3 n/a
1992 235 11.0 21.3 n/a
1993 239 11.0 21.7 n/a
1994 204 11.0 18.5 n/a
1995 201 13.7 14.7 n/a
1996 201 13.7 14.7 n/a
1997 221 11.7 18.9 50.2
1998 219 11.5 19.0 50.9
1999 220 11.0 20.0 61.2
2000 201 11.5 17.5 64.2
2001 207 11.0 18.8 63.8
2002 209 11.0 19.0 62.2
2003 209 11.0 19.0 62.2
2004 182 12.5 14.6 63.2
2005 190 13.7 13.9 70.5
2006 194 12.0 16.2 70.1
2007 200 12.5 16.0 66
2008 201 12.7 15.8 64.2
2009 206 12.4 16.5 68
2010 211 10.0 21.1 69.7
2011 214 12.5 17.1 74.3
2012 212 11.0 19.2 75.9
2013 213 11.0 19.3 76.1
2014 192 11.0 17.4 79.2
2015 185 11.0 16.8 75.7
2016 197 11.0 17.9 77.7
2017 213 10.6 19.9 77.9
2018 208 11.1 18.6 77.9
2019 214 11.3 18.8 77.6
2020 198 12.0 16.4 77.3
2021 194 11.1 17.4 67.5
2022 195 10.3 18.8 63.1
2023 184 11.6 15.8 73.4
2024 199 12.4 16.0 72.9

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 Wedowee Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 210 13.0 16.1 0
1989 225 14.0 16.0 n/a
1990 210 13.0 16.1 0
1991 239 13.0 18.3 n/a
1992 235 11.0 21.3 n/a
1993 239 11.0 21.7 n/a
1994 204 11.0 18.5 n/a
1995 201 13.7 14.7 n/a
1996 201 13.7 14.7 n/a
1997 221 11.7 18.9 50.2
1998 219 11.5 19.0 50.9
1999 220 11.0 20.0 61.2
2000 201 11.5 17.5 64.2
2001 207 11.0 18.8 63.8
2002 209 11.0 19.0 62.2
2003 209 11.0 19.0 62.2
2004 182 12.5 14.6 63.2
2005 190 13.7 13.9 70.5
2006 194 12.0 16.2 70.1
2007 200 12.5 16.0 66
2008 201 12.7 15.8 64.2
2009 206 12.4 16.5 68
2010 211 10.0 21.1 69.7
2011 214 12.5 17.1 74.3
2012 212 11.0 19.2 75.9
2013 213 11.0 19.3 76.1
2014 192 11.0 17.4 79.2
2015 185 11.0 16.8 75.7
2016 197 11.0 17.9 77.7
2017 213 10.6 19.9 77.9
2018 208 11.1 18.6 77.9
2019 214 11.3 18.8 77.6
2020 198 12.0 16.4 77.3
2021 194 11.1 17.4 67.5
2022 195 10.3 18.8 63.1
2023 184 11.6 15.8 73.4
2024 199 12.4 16.0 72.9

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 Wedowee Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,904 (27.9%) $7,446 (71.5%) $10,408

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Wedowee 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 417th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 373rd of 680 Elementary schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
4th Grade Mathematics (Wedowee Middle School)34.832.7
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County)33.328.5
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Wedowee Middle School)33.315.4
 18%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County)24.726
 1.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Wedowee Middle School)50.716.1
 34.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Randolph County)43.917.6
 26.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students214184
 14%
African American4632
 30.4%
American Indian01
Asian05
Hispanic3224
 25%
Pacific Islander03
White135116
 14.1%
Two or More Races13
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients77.6%73.4%
 4.2%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 199 students attended Wedowee Middle School.

Students at Wedowee Middle School are 57% White, 20% African American, 15% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% Two or more races, 1% Pacific Islander.


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