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#649 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 48% in state
East Samford School
Middle School · Auburn City · Auburn, AL
An Auburn City middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
332 E Samford Avenue, Auburn, AL 36830
- Math 35% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at East Samford School score 49% 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 16 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
33.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where East Samford 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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 41Somewhat 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
$63,761
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36830; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 698 | 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
- #13 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
East Samford School is listed in Auburn City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About East Samford School
East Samford School is a public middle school in Auburn, AL, part of Auburn City, serving approximately 728 students in grades 7th-7th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #649 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about East Samford School
What grades does East Samford School serve?
East Samford School serves students in grades 7th through 7th.
How many students attend East Samford School?
East Samford School has an enrollment of approximately 728 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at East Samford School?
The student-teacher ratio at East Samford School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does East Samford School rank in AL?
East Samford School ranks #649 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is East Samford School's MySchoolScout rating?
East Samford School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 East Samford School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, East Samford School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is East Samford School a charter school?
No, East Samford School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is East Samford School a Title I school?
No, East Samford School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for East Samford School?
33.1% of students at East Samford 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 728
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.4%
- Phone
- (334) 887-1960
- Area population (ZIP 36830)
- 48,172
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 36830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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