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Guntersville Middle School
Middle School · Guntersville City · Guntersville, AL
A Guntersville City middle school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
901 Sunset Drive, Guntersville, AL 35976
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 58% proficient (2022)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Guntersville Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
58.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Guntersville 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 25Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guntersville), 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
$72,579
Median home value
$254,700
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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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.
Guntersville City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $13,313NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Guntersville Middle School is listed in Guntersville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Guntersville Middle School
Guntersville Middle School is a public middle school in Guntersville, AL, part of Guntersville City, serving approximately 417 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,010 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Guntersville Middle School
What grades does Guntersville Middle School serve?
Guntersville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Guntersville Middle School?
Guntersville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 417 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Guntersville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Guntersville Middle School is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Guntersville Middle School rank in AL?
Guntersville Middle School ranks #1,010 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Guntersville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Guntersville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Guntersville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Guntersville Middle School has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Guntersville Middle School a charter school?
No, Guntersville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Guntersville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Guntersville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Guntersville Middle School?
58.5% of students at Guntersville 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
- 417
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 21.6%
- Phone
- (256) 582-5182
- Area population (ZIP 35976)
- 16,604
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
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 35976; 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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