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Danville Middle School
Middle School · Morgan County · Danville, AL
A Morgan County middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
5933 Highway 36 W, Danville, AL 35619
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 44% proficient (2022)
- 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Danville Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 32% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Danville 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$64,295
Median home value
$150,000
Median rent
$993/mo
College educated
12.5%
Homeownership
84.9%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35619; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Morgan County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Priceville Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 510 | Compare → |
| West Morgan Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 4–8 | Not available | 530 | 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.
Morgan County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #15 of 16
- District spending per student
- $11,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Danville Middle School is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Danville Middle School
Danville Middle School is a public middle school in Danville, AL, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 387 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,298 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Danville Middle School
What grades does Danville Middle School serve?
Danville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Danville Middle School?
Danville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 387 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Danville Middle School is 21.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Danville Middle School rank in AL?
Danville Middle School ranks #1,298 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Danville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Danville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Danville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Danville Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Danville Middle School a charter school?
No, Danville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Danville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Danville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Danville Middle School?
62.0% of students at Danville 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 387
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Morgan County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (256) 773-7723
- Area population (ZIP 35619)
- 5,098
- Area average commute
- 32.3 min
- Area median age
- 39.1
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 35619; 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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