Below Average
#1202 of 1,356 schools in AL
Hokes Bluff Middle School
Middle School · Etowah County · Hokes Bluff, AL
An Etowah County middle school where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3121 Appalachian Hwy, Hokes Bluff, AL 35930
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Hokes Bluff Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 53 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Hokes Bluff 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average487/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glencoe Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | 4.2 mi | 292 | Compare → |
| Rainbow Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 623 | Compare → |
| Sardis Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 393 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Etowah County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #19 of 21
- District spending per student
- $11,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hokes Bluff Middle School is listed in Etowah County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hokes Bluff Middle School
Hokes Bluff Middle School is a public middle school in Hokes Bluff, AL, part of Etowah County, serving approximately 279 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,202 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hokes Bluff Middle School
What grades does Hokes Bluff Middle School serve?
Hokes Bluff Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Hokes Bluff Middle School?
Hokes Bluff Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 279 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hokes Bluff 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 Hokes Bluff Middle School rank in AL?
Hokes Bluff Middle School ranks #1,202 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Hokes Bluff Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hokes Bluff Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 Hokes Bluff Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hokes Bluff Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Hokes Bluff Middle School a charter school?
No, Hokes Bluff Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hokes Bluff Middle School a Title I school?
No, Hokes Bluff Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Hokes Bluff Middle School?
62.0% of students at Hokes Bluff 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
- 279
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Etowah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.1%
- Phone
- (256) 492-1963
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.
- 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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