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#935 of 1,356 schools in AL
Escambia County Middle School
Middle School · Escambia County · Atmore, AL
A middle school in Atmore, AL where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1565 Highway 21, Atmore, AL 36502
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Escambia County Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 16% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 41% (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
93.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Escambia County 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 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,980/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Atmore), 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
$41,136
Median home value
$129,400
Median rent
$707/mo
College educated
8.6%
Homeownership
65.4%
Poverty rate
22.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36502; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atmore Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 74 | Compare → |
| Temple Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–10 | 3.0 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| W S Neal Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 406 | 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.
Escambia County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #6 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Escambia County Middle School is listed in Escambia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Escambia County Middle School
Escambia County Middle School is a public middle school in Atmore, AL, part of Escambia County, serving approximately 393 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #935 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Escambia County Middle School
What grades does Escambia County Middle School serve?
Escambia County Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Escambia County Middle School?
Escambia County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 393 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Escambia County Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Escambia County Middle School rank in AL?
Escambia County Middle School ranks #935 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Escambia County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Escambia County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Escambia County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Escambia County Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Escambia County Middle School a charter school?
No, Escambia County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Escambia County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Escambia County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Escambia County Middle School?
93.9% of students at Escambia County 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
- 393
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.9%
- Phone
- (251) 368-9105
- Area population (ZIP 36502)
- 16,008
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 36502; 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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