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#909 of 1,356 schools in AL
Auburn Junior High School
School · Auburn City · Auburn, AL
An Auburn City school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
405 S Dean Rd, Auburn, AL 36830
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Auburn Junior High School score 54% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Auburn Junior High 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$63,761
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 2.5 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| The Chanticleer Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 4–12 | 3.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Auburn City
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #14 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Auburn Junior High School is listed in Auburn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Auburn Junior High School
Auburn Junior High School is a public school in Auburn, AL, part of Auburn City, serving approximately 1,509 students in grades 8th-9th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #909 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Auburn Junior High School
What grades does Auburn Junior High School serve?
Auburn Junior High School serves students in grades 8th through 9th.
How many students attend Auburn Junior High School?
Auburn Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 1,509 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Auburn Junior High School rank in AL?
Auburn Junior High School ranks #909 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Auburn Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Auburn Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Auburn Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn Junior High School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Auburn Junior High School a charter school?
No, Auburn Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Auburn Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Auburn Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn Junior High School?
35.2% of students at Auburn Junior High 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
- 8th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 1,509
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 82
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.8%
- Phone
- (334) 887-4970
- Area population (ZIP 36830)
- 48,172
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 36830; 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
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