Very Good
#464 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 34% in state
Drake Middle School
Middle School · Auburn City · Auburn, AL
An Auburn City middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
655 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 67% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Drake Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 64%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (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
32.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Drake 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 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), 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
$34,957
Median home value
$222,900
Median rent
$1,018/mo
College educated
50.1%
Homeownership
48.3%
Poverty rate
36.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36832; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 698 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.4 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| The Chanticleer Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 4–12 | 4.2 mi | 44 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Auburn City
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #12 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,136NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 10.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Drake Middle School is listed in Auburn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Drake Middle School
Drake Middle School is a public middle school in Auburn, AL, part of Auburn City, serving approximately 720 students in grades 6th-6th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #464 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Drake Middle School
What grades does Drake Middle School serve?
Drake Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 6th.
How many students attend Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 720 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Drake Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Drake Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Drake Middle School rank in AL?
Drake Middle School ranks #464 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Drake Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Drake Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 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 Drake Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Drake Middle School has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Drake Middle School a charter school?
No, Drake Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Drake Middle School a Title I school?
No, Drake Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Drake Middle School?
32.6% of students at Drake 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 720
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.1%
- Phone
- (334) 887-1940
- Area population (ZIP 36832)
- 30,000
- Area average commute
- 18.8 min
- Area median age
- 23.2
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 36832; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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