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#843 of 1,356 schools in AL
Duran Junior High School
Middle School · Pell City · Pell City, AL
A Pell City middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
309 Williamson Drive, Pell City, AL 35125
- Math 13% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Duran Junior High School score 31% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 31% 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 57% (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
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Duran Junior High 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,498/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pell City), 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
$63,823
Median home value
$179,900
Median rent
$985/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
68.2%
Poverty rate
15.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35125; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 378 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Pell City
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 7
- District spending per student
- $11,931NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Duran Junior High School is listed in Pell City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Duran Junior High School
Duran Junior High School is a public middle school in Pell City, AL, part of Pell City, serving approximately 628 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #843 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Duran Junior High School
What grades does Duran Junior High School serve?
Duran Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Duran Junior High School?
Duran Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 628 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Duran Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Duran Junior High 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 Duran Junior High School rank in AL?
Duran Junior High School ranks #843 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Duran Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Duran Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Duran Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Duran Junior High School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Duran Junior High School a charter school?
No, Duran Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Duran Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Duran Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Duran Junior High School?
60.0% of students at Duran Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 628
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (205) 338-2825
- Area population (ZIP 35125)
- 10,969
- Area average commute
- 26.3 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
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 35125; 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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