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Capitol Heights Middle School
Middle School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL
A Montgomery County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
116 Federal Dr, Montgomery, AL 36107
- Math 1% proficient (2022)
- Reading 15% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Capitol Heights Middle School score 8% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 8% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 26% (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
96.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Capitol Heights 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 58Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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
$31,895
Median home value
$69,800
Median rent
$883/mo
College educated
17.5%
Homeownership
36.9%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36107; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childrens CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 72 | Compare → |
| Goodwyn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Baldwin Art and Academics MagnetEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 507 | Compare → |
| Evangel Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 180 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Montgomery County
- Schools in district
- 52
- Rank in district
- #41 of 51
- District spending per student
- $12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Capitol Heights Middle School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Capitol Heights Middle School
Capitol Heights Middle School is a public middle school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 619 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,280 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Capitol Heights Middle School
What grades does Capitol Heights Middle School serve?
Capitol Heights Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Capitol Heights Middle School?
Capitol Heights Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 619 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Capitol Heights Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Capitol Heights Middle School rank in AL?
Capitol Heights Middle School ranks #1,280 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Capitol Heights Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Capitol Heights Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 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 Capitol Heights Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Capitol Heights Middle School has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Capitol Heights Middle School a charter school?
No, Capitol Heights Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Capitol Heights Middle School a Title I school?
No, Capitol Heights Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Capitol Heights Middle School?
96.6% of students at Capitol Heights 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
- 619
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Montgomery County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 54.4%
- Phone
- (334) 260-1000
- Area population (ZIP 36107)
- 8,063
- Area median age
- 32.6
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 36107; 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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