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#842 of 1,356 schools in AL
Opelika Middle School
Middle School · Opelika City · Opelika, AL
An Opelika City middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1206 Denson Dr, Opelika, AL 36801
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Opelika Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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
74.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Opelika 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 22Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,190/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Opelika), 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
$58,256
Median home value
$211,400
Median rent
$926/mo
College educated
32.7%
Homeownership
64%
Poverty rate
17.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36801; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Chanticleer Learning CenterPrivate · tuition | 5.3 | 4–12 | 2.8 mi | 44 | Compare → |
| The Oaks SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9 | PK–12 | 3.8 mi | 117 | Compare → |
| Lee-scott AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2 | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 698 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Opelika City
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #7 of 8
- District spending per student
- $12,232NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Opelika Middle School is listed in Opelika City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Opelika Middle School
Opelika Middle School is a public middle school in Opelika, AL, part of Opelika City, serving approximately 798 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #842 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Opelika Middle School
What grades does Opelika Middle School serve?
Opelika Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Opelika Middle School?
Opelika Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 798 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Opelika Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Opelika Middle School is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Opelika Middle School rank in AL?
Opelika Middle School ranks #842 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Opelika Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Opelika Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Opelika Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Opelika Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Opelika Middle School a charter school?
No, Opelika Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Opelika Middle School a Title I school?
No, Opelika Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Opelika Middle School?
74.4% of students at Opelika 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 798
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 50
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (334) 745-9726
- Area population (ZIP 36801)
- 24,504
- Area average commute
- 20.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 36801; 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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