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#1077 of 1,356 schools in AL

Anniston Middle School

Middle School · Anniston City · Anniston, AL

An Anniston City middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.

4800 McClellan Blvd, Anniston, AL 36206

  • Math 4% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 29% proficient (2022)
  • 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.04 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.7Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency29% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile18th
Resources & Environment5.2Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.7:1
District spending per student$15,450
Chronic Absenteeism26.6%

Students at Anniston Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency4%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency29%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 38 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 17% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
65%
2010
Math
46%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
50%
ELA
67%
2012
Math
49%
ELA
69%
2013
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
21%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
19%
2016
Math
20%
ELA
24%
2017
Math
14%
ELA
21%
2018
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2019
Math
17%
ELA
24%
2020*
Math
2%
ELA
1%
2021*
Math
2%
ELA
1%
2022
Math
4%
ELA
29%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 23% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

91.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Anniston 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High5,235/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Anniston), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$55,256

Median home value

$128,000

Median rent

$785/mo

College educated

18.4%

Homeownership

63.2%

Poverty rate

15.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

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Iqra Math and Science AcademyPrivate · tuition6.4K–122.8 mi88Compare →
The Donoho SchoolPrivate · tuition6.1PK–124.1 mi309Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Anniston City

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$15,450NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
35.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Anniston Middle School is listed in Anniston City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Anniston Middle School

Anniston Middle School is a public middle school in Anniston, AL, part of Anniston City, serving approximately 394 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,077 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Anniston Middle School

What grades does Anniston Middle School serve?

Anniston Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Anniston Middle School?

Anniston Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 394 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Anniston Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Anniston Middle School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Anniston Middle School rank in AL?

Anniston Middle School ranks #1,077 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Anniston Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Anniston Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Anniston Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Anniston Middle School has 23% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Anniston Middle School a charter school?

No, Anniston Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Anniston Middle School a Title I school?

No, Anniston Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Anniston Middle School?

91.1% of students at Anniston 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
6th – 8th
Enrollment
394
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Small City
County
Calhoun County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.6%
Area population (ZIP 36206)
10,723
Area average commute
25.2 min
Area median age
37.9
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 36206; 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, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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