Below Average
#1072 of 1,356 schools in AL
Munford Middle School
Middle School · Talladega County · Munford, AL
A Talladega County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
360 Cedars Road, Munford, AL 36268
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Munford Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 55% (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
76.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Munford 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 16Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average482/100K
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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
$60,509
Median home value
$84,900
Median rent
$731/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
86.7%
Poverty rate
21.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36268; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
3 in Talladega County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles R Drew Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 450 | Compare → |
| Childersburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 578 | 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.
Talladega County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #12 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Munford Middle School is listed in Talladega County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Munford Middle School
Munford Middle School is a public middle school in Munford, AL, part of Talladega County, serving approximately 285 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,072 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Munford Middle School
What grades does Munford Middle School serve?
Munford Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Munford Middle School?
Munford Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 285 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Munford Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Munford Middle School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Munford Middle School rank in AL?
Munford Middle School ranks #1,072 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Munford Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Munford Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Munford Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Munford Middle School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Munford Middle School a charter school?
No, Munford Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Munford Middle School a Title I school?
No, Munford Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Munford Middle School?
76.8% of students at Munford 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
- 285
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Talladega County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.6%
- Phone
- (256) 315-5235
- Area population (ZIP 36268)
- 6,022
- Area average commute
- 28.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
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 36268; 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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