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Meridianville Middle School

Middle School · Madison County · Hazel Green, AL

A Madison County middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.

12975 Highway 231431 N, Hazel Green, AL 35750

  • Math 26% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 62% proficient (2022)
  • 22:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.2Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-3.32 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics5.9Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency62% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency44% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-11.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile42th
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22:1
District spending per student$10,905
Chronic Absenteeism14.7%

Students at Meridianville Middle School score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency26%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency62%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 44% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
81%
ELA
88%
2010
Math
83%
ELA
92%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
91%
2012
Math
80%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
45%
ELA
57%
2014
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2015
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
47%
ELA
52%
2017
Math
60%
ELA
58%
2018
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
64%
ELA
59%
2020*
Math
19%
ELA
62%
2021*
Math
19%
ELA
62%
2022
Math
26%
ELA
62%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 67% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

48.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Meridianville 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 9Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Average399/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$78,622

Median home value

$186,200

Median rent

$1,079/mo

College educated

29.3%

Homeownership

83.6%

Poverty rate

9.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35750; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Madison County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Buckhorn Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.37–8Not available708Compare →
Monrovia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.96–8Not available988Compare →
Riverton Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.14–6Not available822Compare →
Sparkman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.96–8Not available823Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Madison County

Schools in district
30
Rank in district
#20 of 28
District spending per student
$10,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Meridianville Middle School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Meridianville Middle School

Meridianville Middle School is a public middle school in Hazel Green, AL, part of Madison County, serving approximately 1,058 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #899 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Meridianville Middle School

What grades does Meridianville Middle School serve?

Meridianville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Meridianville Middle School?

Meridianville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,058 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Meridianville Middle School rank in AL?

Meridianville Middle School ranks #899 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Meridianville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Meridianville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Meridianville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Meridianville Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Meridianville Middle School a charter school?

No, Meridianville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Meridianville Middle School a Title I school?

No, Meridianville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Meridianville Middle School?

48.6% of students at Meridianville 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
1,058
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers (FTE)
48
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Madison County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.7%
Area population (ZIP 35750)
13,563
Area average commute
30 min
Area median age
40.7
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 35750; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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