Is Russell County Middle School a good school?

Russell County Middle School ranks 291 st of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Russell County Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 831 students attended Russell County Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Russell County Middle School?

Students at Russell County Middle School are 43% White, 40% African American, 9% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Russell County Middle School attend?

Students who attend Russell County Middle School usually go on to attend Russell County High School

Russell County Middle School

Summary:

Russell County Middle School is a public middle school located in Seale, Alabama, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 830 students. The school is part of the Russell County School District, which is ranked 94 out of 137 districts in Alabama and is rated 2 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Russell County Middle School has a relatively diverse student population, with 40.6% White, 39.28% African American, and 9.52% Hispanic students. However, the school's academic performance is consistently below the state average, with proficiency rates ranging from 14.23% to 46.54% across different subjects and grade levels. The school also has a high percentage of students from low-income families, with 77.11% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than the nearby Sanford Middle School and Smiths Station Junior High School. Additionally, Russell County Middle School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 20.2 to 23.2 over the past three school years, higher than the nearby schools.

Despite the school's overall low academic performance, its African American and Hispanic students perform relatively well compared to their peers in the state. For the 2023-2024 school year, Russell County Middle School ranked 86 out of 269 Alabama middle schools for African American students and 48 out of 164 for Hispanic students, both with 4 out of 5 stars. However, the school's enrollment has decreased from 934 students in 2020-2021 to 830 students in 2022-2023, which may impact the school's funding and resources. When compared to the nearby Phenix City Intermediate School and South Girard School, Russell County Middle School generally performs worse on state assessments, has a higher percentage of low-income students, and a higher student-teacher ratio, but its racial diversity is higher than the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

80 Warrior Way
Seale, AL 36875

(334) 468-5604

District: Russell County

SchoolDigger Rank:
291^st of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,154

Students who attend Russell County Middle School usually attend:

High:

Russell County High School

Feeder schools for Russell County Middle School:

Elementary:	Dixie Elementary School
	Ladonia Elementary School
	Mount Olive Intermediate School
	Mt Olive Primary School
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	Oliver Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.2

Number of students: 831

Racial breakdown:

White:

42.8%

African American:

39.8%

Hispanic:

8.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 77%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Russell County Middle School ranks worse than 65.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.89. (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 (42.8%), African American (39.8%), Hispanic (8.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 77% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Russell County Middle School is 20.2. (See more...)

Compare Russell County Middle School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Russell County Middle School is $8,154.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Russell County Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County Middle School 291^st of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Russell County Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Russell County:

SchoolDigger ranks Russell County 94^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Russell County Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	26.67	322^nd	407	20.9%
2005	17.91	365^th	415	12.0%
2006	32.40	303^rd	409	25.9%
2007	17.23	363^rd	412	11.9%
2008	21.83	356^th	417	14.6%
2009	20.82	369^th	425	13.2%
2010	18.91	372^nd	435	14.5%
2011	20.77	367^th	435	15.6%
2012	26.12	346^th	436	20.6%
2013	42.28	310^th	436	28.9%
2014	34.84	300^th	438	31.5%
2015	35.23	287^th	430	33.3%
2016	28.47	319^th	432	26.2%
2017	32.68	307^th	432	28.9%
2018	58.81	161^st	423	61.9%
2019	52.56	207^th	437	52.6%
2021	49.33	214^th	440	51.4%
2022	45.36	228^th	432	47.2%
2023	44.74	236^th	437	46.0%
2024	35.89	291^st	442	34.2%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	38.21	30^th	46	34.8%
2021	36.96	40^th	61	34.4%
2022	35.03	38^th	60	36.7%
2023	29.48	51^st	72	29.2%
2024	35.93	48^th	78	38.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.07	59^th	195	69.7%
2018	62.40	55^th	223	75.3%
2019	42.22	138^th	254	45.7%
2021	29.73	214^th	274	21.9%
2022	37.20	152^nd	256	40.6%
2023	34.68	186^th	281	33.8%
2024	28.71	226^th	281	19.6%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	28.52	263^rd	349	24.6%
2018	64.91	123^rd	396	68.9%
2019	61.90	130^th	396	67.2%
2021	58.00	149^th	415	64.1%
2022	52.18	191^st	421	54.6%
2023	53.75	168^th	410	59.0%
2024	31.42	310^th	437	29.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	22.02	18^th	20	10.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	27.97	298^th	380	21.6%
2018	59.76	149^th	392	62.0%
2019	49.82	210^th	399	47.4%
2021	47.26	216^th	415	48.0%
2022	51.61	191^st	423	54.8%
2023	47.67	215^th	417	48.4%
2024	40.14	257^th	426	39.7%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	31.79	13^th	18	27.8%
2019	27.41	15^th	19	21.1%
2021	39.52	19^th	29	34.5%
2022	38.25	16^th	26	38.5%
2023	38.70	18^th	26	30.8%
2024	32.08	22^nd	32	31.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	36.43	248^th	380	34.7%
2018	56.43	160^th	397	59.7%
2019	53.51	184^th	399	53.9%
2021	50.72	186^th	418	55.5%
2022	39.34	257^th	427	39.8%
2023	42.02	243^rd	419	42.0%
2024	33.80	290^th	428	32.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	38.49	121^st	205	41.0%
2018	69.85	50^th	247	79.8%
2019	63.16	59^th	252	76.6%
2021	74.70	41^st	266	84.6%
2022	67.12	58^th	271	78.6%
2023	64.45	63^rd	263	76.0%
2024	55.67	86^th	269	68.0%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	38.61	64^th	108	40.7%
2018	87.88	9^th	113	92.0%
2019	90.82	4^th	124	96.8%
2021	69.89	25^th	154	83.8%
2022	65.47	42^nd	157	73.2%
2023	61.23	50^th	166	69.9%
2024	58.32	48^th	164	70.7%

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Rank History for White students at Russell County Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	23.81	200^th	247	19.0%
2018	50.05	154^th	331	53.5%
2019	47.21	157^th	343	54.2%
2021	37.20	231^st	369	37.4%
2022	35.23	247^th	376	34.3%
2023	37.58	223^rd	370	39.7%
2024	27.30	287^th	373	23.1%

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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 Russell County Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	553	419	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	993
2003	553	419	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	993
2004	518	413	7	13	1	n/a	n/a	4	956
2005	528	395	8	12	1	n/a	n/a	0	944
2006	368	236	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
2007	348	235	3	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	591
2008	334	215	4	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	571
2009	329	232	2	17	3	n/a	n/a	0	583
2010	281	222	1	16	1	n/a	n/a	3	524
2011	275	220	8	21	0	0	4	0	528
2012	323	223	12	19	0	2	8	0	587
2013	332	238	5	28	0	3	12	0	618
2014	286	223	6	28	1	4	20	0	568
2015	252	197	6	20	2	4	27	0	508
2016	256	210	6	27	4	3	21	0	527
2017	233	207	3	27	1	5	19	0	495
2018	345	307	5	53	10	10	30	0	760
2019	352	320	6	56	7	6	38	0	785
2020	366	314	9	51	5	6	45	0	796
2021	369	329	6	51	4	5	50	0	814
2022	370	338	8	68	2	7	56	0	849
2023	337	326	7	79	3	6	72	0	830
2024	356	331	4	72	2	4	62	0	831

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 Russell County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	993	49.0	20.3	73.3
2003	993	49.0	20.3	73.3
2004	956	48.0	19.9	77.9
2005	944	52.3	18.0	75
2006	619	33.0	18.8	76.1
2007	591	33.0	17.9	59.6
2008	571	31.7	18.0	71.5
2009	583	30.2	19.1	76.8
2010	524	30.0	17.4	78.9
2011	528	27.4	19.2	77.7
2012	587	25.0	23.4	75.5
2013	618	31.0	19.9	71.5
2014	568	32.0	17.7	73.4
2015	508	28.0	18.1	74.8
2016	527	26.0	20.2	58.6
2017	495	26.0	19.0	55.6
2018	760	40.5	18.7	66.1
2019	785	40.0	19.6	61.9
2020	796	41.0	19.4	61.6
2021	814	35.0	23.2	65.5
2022	849	37.0	22.9	46.4
2023	830	41.0	20.2	77.1
2024	831	41.0	20.2	77

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 Russell County Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	993	49.0	20.3	73.3
2003	993	49.0	20.3	73.3
2004	956	48.0	19.9	77.9
2005	944	52.3	18.0	75
2006	619	33.0	18.8	76.1
2007	591	33.0	17.9	59.6
2008	571	31.7	18.0	71.5
2009	583	30.2	19.1	76.8
2010	524	30.0	17.4	78.9
2011	528	27.4	19.2	77.7
2012	587	25.0	23.4	75.5
2013	618	31.0	19.9	71.5
2014	568	32.0	17.7	73.4
2015	508	28.0	18.1	74.8
2016	527	26.0	20.2	58.6
2017	495	26.0	19.0	55.6
2018	760	40.5	18.7	66.1
2019	785	40.0	19.6	61.9
2020	796	41.0	19.4	61.6
2021	814	35.0	23.2	65.5
2022	849	37.0	22.9	46.4
2023	830	41.0	20.2	77.1
2024	831	41.0	20.2	77

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 Russell County Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,369 (16.8%)	$6,783 (83.2%)	$8,154

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Russell County 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 207^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 236^th of 437 Middle schools	6.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Russell County Middle School)	42.2	19.8	22.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)	42.2	19.8	22.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Russell County Middle School)	48.3	16.7	31.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)	48.3	16.7	31.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Russell County Middle School)	42.8	13.9	28.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Russell County)	42.8	13.9	28.9%
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	785	830	5.7%
African American	320	326	1.9%
American Indian	7	3	57.1%
Asian	6	7	16.7%
Hispanic	56	79	41.1%
Pacific Islander	6	6
White	352	337	4.3%
Two or More Races	38	72	89.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	61.9%	77.1%	15.2%

Schools Near Russell County 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
Russell County Middle School	Public	6-8	80 Warrior Way	Seale	36875	Russell County	Russell County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 468-5604	831	41	20.2	77.0%	356 (42.8%)	331 (39.8%)	72 (8.7%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	4 (0.5%)	62 (7.5%)	35.9	291^st of 442 public middle schools	34.2%		44.7	236^th of 437 public middle schools	46.0%	55		22.1	16.0	14.2	25.7		46.5	36.1	45.0	$8,154	$1,369	$6,783
South Girard School	Public	8	521 Fontaine Rd	Phenix City	36869	Russell County	Phenix City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 298-2527	508	30	16.9	81.9%	99 (19.5%)	327 (64.4%)	52 (10.2%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (5.1%)	35.3	293^rd of 442 public middle schools	33.7%		51.3	201^st of 437 public middle schools	54.0%	92				14.1	28.5				40.1	$8,878	$1,236	$7,622
Phenix City Intermediate School	Public	6-7	2401 S Railroad St	Phenix City	36867	Russell County	Phenix City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 298-8744	1,057	55	19.3	82.7%	244 (23.1%)	627 (59.3%)	121 (11.4%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	57 (5.4%)	42	254^th of 442 public middle schools	42.5%		37.6	279^th of 437 public middle schools	36.2%	25		23.4	19.6				48.3	42.4		$7,963	$963	$6,980
Smiths Station Junior High School	Public	7-8	1100 Mullin Road	Smiths Station	36877	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	No	(334) 664-4070	921	52	17.7	53.5%	621 (67.4%)	166 (18.0%)	72 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.4%)	66.7	117^th of 442 public middle schools	73.5%		68.3	111^th of 437 public middle schools	74.6%	6			20.8	32.4	38.2			59.6	59.5	$8,582	$830	$7,735
Sanford Middle School	Public	5-8	1500 Lee Road 11	Opelika	36804	Lee County	Lee County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 705-6040	545	33	16.2	73.8%	321 (58.9%)	120 (22.0%)	53 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	51 (9.4%)	39.1	273^rd of 442 public middle schools	38.2%		44.6	237^th of 437 public middle schools	45.8%	36	26.7	22.0	26.1	17.3	26.8	34.6	43.5	43.8	33.8	$9,340	$1,200	$8,124

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