Below Average
#1087 of 1,356 schools in AL
Eclectic Middle School
Middle School · Elmore County · Eclectic, AL
An Elmore County middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 South Ann St, Eclectic, AL 36024
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eclectic Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 51%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
55.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eclectic 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,812/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Eclectic), 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
$54,212
Median home value
$228,900
Median rent
$781/mo
College educated
17.1%
Homeownership
80.5%
Poverty rate
11.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36024; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adullam House Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.4private | K–12 | 5.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Edge Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | K–12 | Not available | 401 | Compare → |
| Holtville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 619 | Compare → |
| Millbrook Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 5–8 | Not available | 1,134 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Elmore County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $10,918NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Eclectic Middle School is listed in Elmore County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eclectic Middle School
Eclectic Middle School is a public middle school in Eclectic, AL, part of Elmore County, serving approximately 448 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,087 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eclectic Middle School
What grades does Eclectic Middle School serve?
Eclectic Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Eclectic Middle School?
Eclectic Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eclectic Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Eclectic Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eclectic Middle School rank in AL?
Eclectic Middle School ranks #1,087 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Eclectic Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Eclectic Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Eclectic Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eclectic Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Eclectic Middle School a charter school?
No, Eclectic Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Eclectic Middle School a Title I school?
No, Eclectic Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eclectic Middle School?
55.6% of students at Eclectic 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
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Elmore County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.7%
- Phone
- (334) 541-2131
- Area population (ZIP 36024)
- 6,198
- Area average commute
- 32.1 min
- Area median age
- 51.4
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 36024; 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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