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#907 of 1,356 schools in AL
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle
Middle School · Marshall County · Grant, AL
A Marshall County middle school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6077 Main St, Grant, AL 35747
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 51% proficient (2022)
- 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 59%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 60% (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
41.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle 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 15Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,293/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grant), 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
$78,750
Median home value
$219,100
Median rent
$663/mo
College educated
30.5%
Homeownership
89.3%
Poverty rate
7.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35747; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Marshall County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Douglas Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 506 | 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.
Marshall County
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #8 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is a public middle school in Grant, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 364 students in grades 5th-8th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 out of 10 and ranks #907 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle
What grades does Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle serve?
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle has an enrollment of approximately 364 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle rank in AL?
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle ranks #907 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.5 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 Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle a charter school?
No, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle a Title I school?
No, Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle?
41.5% of students at Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle 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
- 364
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.2%
- Phone
- (256) 728-5950
- Area population (ZIP 35747)
- 6,546
- Area average commute
- 33.7 min
- Area median age
- 44
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 35747; 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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