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Odenville Middle School
Middle School · St Clair County · Odenville, AL
A St Clair County middle school where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
100 First Avenue, Odenville, AL 35120
- Math 6% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Odenville Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 27% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (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
67.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Odenville 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 32Car-Dependent
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,001/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Odenville), 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
$80,279
Median home value
$210,900
Median rent
$967/mo
College educated
18.8%
Homeownership
84.2%
Poverty rate
12.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35120; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in St Clair County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ashville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 357 | Compare → |
| Moody Junior High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 7–8 | Not available | 367 | Compare → |
| Moody Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 4–6 | Not available | 549 | Compare → |
| Ragland High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | PK–12 | Not available | 399 | 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.
St Clair County
- Schools in district
- 20
- Rank in district
- #17 of 18
- District spending per student
- $10,686NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Odenville Middle School is listed in St Clair County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Odenville Middle School
Odenville Middle School is a public middle school in Odenville, AL, part of St Clair County, serving approximately 536 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,258 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Odenville Middle School
What grades does Odenville Middle School serve?
Odenville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Odenville Middle School?
Odenville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 536 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Odenville Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Odenville Middle School is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Odenville Middle School rank in AL?
Odenville Middle School ranks #1,258 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Odenville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Odenville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 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 Odenville Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Odenville Middle School has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Odenville Middle School a charter school?
No, Odenville Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Odenville Middle School a Title I school?
No, Odenville Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Odenville Middle School?
67.5% of students at Odenville 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
- 536
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- St. Clair County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (205) 413-1407
- Area population (ZIP 35120)
- 17,735
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.2
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 35120; 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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