Below Average
#1123 of 1,356 schools in AL
Phenix City Intermediate School
Middle School · Phenix City · Phenix City, AL
A middle school in Phenix City, AL where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2401 S Railroad St, Phenix City, AL 36867
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Phenix City Intermediate School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2019, to 28% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (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
82.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Phenix City Intermediate 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 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,256/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phenix City), 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
$46,847
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$963/mo
College educated
27.9%
Homeownership
47%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36867; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 3.1 mi | 144 | Compare → |
| Glenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 3.9 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| Arnold Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | 6–8 | 4.2 mi | 625 | Compare → |
| New Testament Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 11 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Phenix City
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #9 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,259NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Phenix City Intermediate School is listed in Phenix City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Phenix City Intermediate School
Phenix City Intermediate School is a public middle school in Phenix City, AL, part of Phenix City, serving approximately 1,057 students in grades 6th-7th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,123 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Phenix City Intermediate School
What grades does Phenix City Intermediate School serve?
Phenix City Intermediate School serves students in grades 6th through 7th.
How many students attend Phenix City Intermediate School?
Phenix City Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 1,057 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Phenix City Intermediate School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Phenix City Intermediate School rank in AL?
Phenix City Intermediate School ranks #1,123 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Phenix City Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Phenix City Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Phenix City Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Phenix City Intermediate School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Phenix City Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Phenix City Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Phenix City Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Phenix City Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Phenix City Intermediate School?
82.7% of students at Phenix City Intermediate 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 – 7th
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Russell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.9%
- Phone
- (334) 298-8744
- Area population (ZIP 36867)
- 22,441
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.4
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 36867; 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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