Very Good
#567 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 42% in state
Geneva County Middle School
Middle School · Geneva County · Hartford, AL
A middle school in Hartford, AL where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 West Lily St, Hartford, AL 36344
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Geneva County Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (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
70.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Geneva 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,635
Median home value
$158,800
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
15.3%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
17.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36344; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Geneva County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Samson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 161 | Compare → |
| Slocomb Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 286 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Geneva County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #5 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Geneva County Middle School is listed in Geneva County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Geneva County Middle School
Geneva County Middle School is a public middle school in Hartford, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 178 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #567 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Geneva County Middle School
What grades does Geneva County Middle School serve?
Geneva County Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Geneva County Middle School?
Geneva County Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 178 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Geneva County Middle 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 Geneva County Middle School rank in AL?
Geneva County Middle School ranks #567 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Geneva County Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Geneva County Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 Geneva County Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva County Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Geneva County Middle School a charter school?
No, Geneva County Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Geneva County Middle School a Title I school?
No, Geneva County Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Geneva County Middle School?
70.8% of students at Geneva 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 178
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Geneva County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.4%
- Phone
- (334) 588-2943
- Area population (ZIP 36344)
- 5,345
- Area average commute
- 25.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 36344; 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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