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#938 of 1,356 schools in AL
Rainbow Middle School
Middle School · Etowah County · Rainbow City, AL
An Etowah County middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
454 Lumbley Rd, Rainbow City, AL 35906
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 61% proficient (2022)
- 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rainbow Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 64% (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
47.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rainbow 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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,013/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rainbow 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
$58,896
Median home value
$199,500
Median rent
$998/mo
College educated
21.6%
Homeownership
65%
Poverty rate
9.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35906; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–12 | 1.3 mi | 560 | Compare → |
| Coosa Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | PK–12 | 3.2 mi | 214 | Compare → |
| Etowah Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | 4.4 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Gadsden Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | 5.0 mi | 467 | 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.
Etowah County
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #15 of 21
- District spending per student
- $11,215NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Rainbow Middle School is listed in Etowah County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rainbow Middle School
Rainbow Middle School is a public middle school in Rainbow City, AL, part of Etowah County, serving approximately 623 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #938 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rainbow Middle School
What grades does Rainbow Middle School serve?
Rainbow Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Rainbow Middle School?
Rainbow Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 623 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rainbow Middle School is 19.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rainbow Middle School rank in AL?
Rainbow Middle School ranks #938 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Rainbow Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Rainbow Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 Rainbow Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rainbow Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Rainbow Middle School a charter school?
No, Rainbow Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rainbow Middle School a Title I school?
No, Rainbow Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rainbow Middle School?
47.7% of students at Rainbow 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
- 623
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Etowah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 18.0%
- Phone
- (256) 442-1095
- Area population (ZIP 35906)
- 10,443
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 41
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 35906; 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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