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#932 of 1,356 schools in AL
John P Powell Middle School
Middle School · Chambers County · Lafayette, AL
A Chambers County middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
300 Ave A SE, Lafayette, AL 36862
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 27% proficient (2022)
- 18:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at John P Powell Middle School score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 15% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (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
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where John P Powell 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,226/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lafayette), 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
$39,510
Median home value
$138,800
Median rent
$642/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
72.2%
Poverty rate
14.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36862; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chambers AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 1.9 mi | 263 | Compare → |
| W F Burns Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 516 | 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.
Chambers County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,105NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
John P Powell Middle School is listed in Chambers County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About John P Powell Middle School
John P Powell Middle School is a public middle school in Lafayette, AL, part of Chambers County, serving approximately 144 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #932 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about John P Powell Middle School
What grades does John P Powell Middle School serve?
John P Powell Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend John P Powell Middle School?
John P Powell Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 144 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at John P Powell Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at John P Powell Middle School is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does John P Powell Middle School rank in AL?
John P Powell Middle School ranks #932 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is John P Powell Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
John P Powell Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 John P Powell Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, John P Powell Middle School has 20% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is John P Powell Middle School a charter school?
No, John P Powell Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is John P Powell Middle School a Title I school?
No, John P Powell Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for John P Powell Middle School?
95.1% of students at John P Powell 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
- 144
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Chambers County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.7%
- Phone
- (334) 864-8274
- Area population (ZIP 36862)
- 6,052
- Area average commute
- 33.6 min
- Area median age
- 51.8
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 36862; 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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