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Jemison Middle School
Middle School · Chilton County · Jemison, AL
A Chilton County middle school where students score 14 points below what's typical for similar communities.
25095 US Hwy 31, Jemison, AL 35085
- Math 9% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jemison Middle School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
87.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Jemison 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,392/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jemison), 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
$61,845
Median home value
$122,300
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
12.1%
Homeownership
78%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35085; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chilton Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 189 | Compare → |
| Thorsby High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 847 | Compare → |
| Isabella High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 769 | Compare → |
| Maplesville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 545 | 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.
Chilton County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,446NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jemison Middle School is listed in Chilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jemison Middle School
Jemison Middle School is a public middle school in Jemison, AL, part of Chilton County, serving approximately 354 students in grades 7th-8th with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,290 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jemison Middle School
What grades does Jemison Middle School serve?
Jemison Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Jemison Middle School?
Jemison Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 354 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jemison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jemison 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 Jemison Middle School rank in AL?
Jemison Middle School ranks #1,290 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Jemison Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jemison 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 Jemison Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jemison Middle School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Jemison Middle School a charter school?
No, Jemison Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jemison Middle School a Title I school?
No, Jemison Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jemison Middle School?
87.9% of students at Jemison 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 354
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.1%
- Phone
- (205) 280-4840
- Area population (ZIP 35085)
- 8,786
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 38
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 35085; 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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