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Goodwyn Middle School

Middle School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County middle school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.

209 Perry Hill Rd, Montgomery, AL 36109

  • Math 1% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 24% proficient (2022)
  • 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.84 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics2.8Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency0.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency24% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-23.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile10th
Resources & Environment1.6Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism37.9%

Students at Goodwyn Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency1%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 56 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 12% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
68%
ELA
68%
2010
Math
60%
ELA
68%
2011
Math
54%
ELA
68%
2012
Math
53%
ELA
74%
2013
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
20%
2015
Math
11%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2017
Math
10%
ELA
23%
2018
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2019
Math
11%
ELA
21%
2020*
Math
1%
ELA
16%
2021*
Math
1%
ELA
16%
2022
Math
1%
ELA
24%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 35% (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

83.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Goodwyn 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 54Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 18Minimal Transit
  • Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Montgomery), 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

$61,059

Median home value

$134,900

Median rent

$1,108/mo

College educated

29.6%

Homeownership

66.9%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Capitol Heights Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.66–81.5 mi619Compare →
Sylvan Learning Center #02603Private · tuition6.5privateK–121.7 mi96Compare →
Alabama Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition5.8privatePK–121.8 mi615Compare →
Trinity Presbyterian SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–121.9 mi601Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#47 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Goodwyn Middle School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Goodwyn Middle School

Goodwyn Middle School is a public middle school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 757 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,338 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Goodwyn Middle School

What grades does Goodwyn Middle School serve?

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

How many students attend Goodwyn Middle School?

Goodwyn Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 757 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Goodwyn Middle School is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Goodwyn Middle School rank in AL?

Goodwyn Middle School ranks #1,338 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Goodwyn Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Goodwyn Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Goodwyn Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Goodwyn Middle School has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 35% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Goodwyn Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Goodwyn Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

83.6% of students at Goodwyn 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
757
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
37.9%
Area population (ZIP 36109)
24,093
Area average commute
21.1 min
Area median age
39.8
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 36109; 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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