Very Good
#485 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 36% in state
Alexandria Middle School
Middle School · Calhoun County · Alexandria, AL
A Calhoun County middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
80 Railroad Dr, Alexandria, AL 36250
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Alexandria Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alexandria Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average377/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$83,438
Median home value
$182,400
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
6.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36250; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Calhoun County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Plains Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 391 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Calhoun County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #6 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexandria Middle School is listed in Calhoun County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexandria Middle School
Alexandria Middle School is a public middle school in Alexandria, AL, part of Calhoun County, serving approximately 494 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10 and ranks #485 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexandria Middle School
What grades does Alexandria Middle School serve?
Alexandria Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Alexandria Middle School?
Alexandria Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 494 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexandria Middle School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexandria Middle School rank in AL?
Alexandria Middle School ranks #485 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Alexandria Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexandria Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexandria Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexandria Middle School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Alexandria Middle School a charter school?
No, Alexandria Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexandria Middle School a Title I school?
No, Alexandria Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexandria Middle School?
67.8% of students at Alexandria Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 494
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Calhoun County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (256) 741-4500
- Area population (ZIP 36250)
- 4,132
- Area average commute
- 30.3 min
- Area median age
- 45.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36250; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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