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#1289 of 1,356 schools in AL
Greenville Middle School
Middle School · Butler County · Greenville, AL
A Butler County middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Overlook Rd, Greenville, AL 36037
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Greenville Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 49 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 39% (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
89.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Greenville 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 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 24Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,420/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Greenville), 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
$48,571
Median home value
$101,200
Median rent
$729/mo
College educated
15%
Homeownership
64.8%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36037; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Dale AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.0 mi | 433 | Compare → |
| Georgiana SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | Not available | 406 | Compare → |
| Mckenzie High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 467 | 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.
Butler County
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #6 of 6
- District spending per student
- $12,670NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 29.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Greenville Middle School is listed in Butler County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Greenville Middle School
Greenville Middle School is a public middle school in Greenville, AL, part of Butler County, serving approximately 538 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,289 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Greenville Middle School
What grades does Greenville Middle School serve?
Greenville Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Greenville Middle School?
Greenville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 538 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Greenville Middle School is 18.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Greenville Middle School rank in AL?
Greenville Middle School ranks #1,289 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Greenville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Greenville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 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 Greenville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Greenville Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Greenville Middle School a charter school?
No, Greenville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Greenville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Greenville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Greenville Middle School?
89.8% of students at Greenville 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
- 538
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Butler County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.4%
- Phone
- (334) 382-3450
- Area population (ZIP 36037)
- 12,974
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 36037; 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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