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#1023 of 1,356 schools in AL
D a Smith Middle School
Middle School · Ozark City · Ozark, AL
An Ozark City middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
994 Andrews Ave, Ozark, AL 36360
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at D a Smith Middle School score 30% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
65%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where D a Smith 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 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,463/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Ozark), 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
$50,032
Median home value
$138,200
Median rent
$750/mo
College educated
18.6%
Homeownership
67.5%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36360; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Ozark City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,561NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
D a Smith Middle School is listed in Ozark City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About D a Smith Middle School
D a Smith Middle School is a public middle school in Ozark, AL, part of Ozark City, serving approximately 434 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,023 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about D a Smith Middle School
What grades does D a Smith Middle School serve?
D a Smith Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend D a Smith Middle School?
D a Smith Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 434 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at D a Smith Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at D a Smith Middle School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does D a Smith Middle School rank in AL?
D a Smith Middle School ranks #1,023 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is D a Smith Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
D a Smith Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 D a Smith Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, D a Smith Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is D a Smith Middle School a charter school?
No, D a Smith Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is D a Smith Middle School a Title I school?
No, D a Smith Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for D a Smith Middle School?
65.0% of students at D a Smith 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
- 434
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dale County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.3%
- Phone
- (334) 774-4913
- Area population (ZIP 36360)
- 19,461
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 36360; 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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