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Boaz Middle School

Middle School · Boaz City · Boaz, AL

A Boaz City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.

140 Newt Parker Dr, Boaz, AL 35957

  • Math 33% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.4Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.48 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.2Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)40% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+2.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile45th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
District spending per student$12,317
Chronic Absenteeism11.1%

Students at Boaz Middle School score 42% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2009–2022), then recovered 6 points since 2019, reaching 42% in 2022.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
78%
ELA
90%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
43%
ELA
43%
2014
Math
33%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
41%
2018
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
35%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
49%
2022
Math
33%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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

76.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Boaz 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 35Car-Dependent
  • Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average593/100K

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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

$53,859

Median home value

$142,500

Median rent

$679/mo

College educated

12.6%

Homeownership

68.7%

Poverty rate

17.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35957; 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Sardis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–83.5 mi393Compare →
Albertville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.97–84.1 mi884Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Boaz City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#3 of 5
District spending per student
$12,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Boaz Middle School

Boaz Middle School is a public middle school in Boaz, AL, part of Boaz City, serving approximately 548 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #750 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Boaz Middle School

What grades does Boaz Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Boaz Middle School?

Boaz Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 548 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Boaz Middle School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Boaz Middle School rank in AL?

Boaz Middle School ranks #750 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Boaz Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Boaz Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Boaz Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Boaz Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Boaz Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Boaz Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

76.3% of students at Boaz 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
548
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
11.1%
Area population (ZIP 35957)
16,672
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
36.1
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 35957; 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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