Double Springs Middle School

Double Springs Middle School is a regular public middle school located in the remote rural area of Double Springs, Alabama, in Winston County. The school serves 5th through 7th graders, with an enrollment of 176 students and a student-teacher ratio of 14.7:1. The school has 12 full-time equivalent teachers, providing a supportive learning environment.

Double Springs Middle School's MySchoolScout rating is 5.4 out of 10, placing it in the 47th percentile among Alabama schools. The academic score is 4.3 out of 10, indicating areas for improvement in test performance. In ELA/Reading, 36% of students are proficient or above, while in Math, only 15% are proficient or above.

The school is focusing on student development and has room for academic growth. The school is situated in a neighborhood with a median household income of $41,938 and a median home value of $80,900. Approximately 17.6% of the population lives below the poverty line, and 12% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Double Springs Middle School is an integral part of this close-knit rural community, offering educational opportunities to its young residents.

With an enrollment of 176 students, Double Springs Middle School is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

Located in a rural area, Double Springs Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.