Goodwyn Middle School

Goodwyn Middle School is a regular public middle school located in Montgomery, Alabama, serving grades 6 through 8. The school has an enrollment of 757 students and a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1, with 34 full-time equivalent teachers. Goodwyn Middle School is situated in a mid-size city, offering a diverse learning environment.

The school's MySchoolScout rating is 2.5 out of 10, and it ranks 1321 out of 1360 schools in Alabama, placing it in the 3rd percentile. Academically, the school has room for improvement, with only 24% of students proficient in ELA/Reading and 0% proficient in Math. The surrounding neighborhood has a median household income of $58,053 and a median home value of $129,000, with 29% of residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Despite the challenges, Goodwyn Middle School is part of a community that values education and strives to support its students.

While current test scores at Goodwyn Middle School are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Goodwyn Middle School is 22.3:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.