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#657 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 48% in state

Geneva Middle School

Middle School · Geneva City · Geneva, AL

A Geneva City middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

501 Panther Dr, Geneva, AL 36340

  • Math 30% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 51% proficient (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.7Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.53 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency30% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency41% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)50% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-9.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile39th
Resources & Environment7.8Very Good25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$12,470
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Geneva Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency30%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency51%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 8 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
75%
ELA
80%
2010
Math
80%
ELA
85%
2011
Math
75%
ELA
88%
2012
Math
73%
ELA
88%
2013
Math
38%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
46%
ELA
47%
2016
Math
42%
ELA
43%
2017
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2018
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
51%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
23%
ELA
47%
2021*
Math
23%
ELA
47%
2022
Math
30%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

58.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Geneva 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 23Car-Dependent
  • Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,681

Median home value

$109,500

Median rent

$663/mo

College educated

15.9%

Homeownership

71.3%

Poverty rate

25.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36340; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Geneva City

Schools in district
3
Rank in district
#2 of 3
District spending per student
$12,470NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
22.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Geneva Middle School is listed in Geneva City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Geneva Middle School

Geneva Middle School is a public middle school in Geneva, AL, part of Geneva City, serving approximately 307 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #657 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Geneva Middle School

What grades does Geneva Middle School serve?

Geneva Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Geneva Middle School?

Geneva Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 307 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Geneva Middle School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Geneva Middle School rank in AL?

Geneva Middle School ranks #657 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Geneva Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Geneva Middle 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 Geneva Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Geneva Middle School has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Geneva Middle School a charter school?

No, Geneva Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Geneva Middle School a Title I school?

No, Geneva Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Geneva Middle School?

58.6% of students at Geneva 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
307
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
18
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Geneva County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 36340)
5,340
Area average commute
22.5 min
Area median age
44.7
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 36340; 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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