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#1040 of 1,356 schools in AL
Samson Middle School
Middle School · Geneva County · Samson, AL
A Geneva County middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
209 N Broad St, Samson, AL 36477
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 23:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Samson Middle School score 30% 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 10 points since 2019, to 30% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 49% (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
83.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Samson 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 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$49,744
Median home value
$99,400
Median rent
$738/mo
College educated
7.9%
Homeownership
78.7%
Poverty rate
17.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36477; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 in Geneva County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva County Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 178 | Compare → |
| Slocomb Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | Not available | 286 | 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.
Geneva County
- Schools in district
- 10
- Rank in district
- #9 of 9
- District spending per student
- $12,608NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 23.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Samson Middle School is listed in Geneva County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Samson Middle School
Samson Middle School is a public middle school in Samson, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 161 students in grades 6th-8th with a 23:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Samson Middle School
What grades does Samson Middle School serve?
Samson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Samson Middle School?
Samson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 161 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Samson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Samson Middle School is 23:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Samson Middle School rank in AL?
Samson Middle School ranks #1,040 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Samson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Samson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.0 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 Samson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Samson Middle School has 40% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Samson Middle School a charter school?
No, Samson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Samson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Samson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Samson Middle School?
83.2% of students at Samson 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
- 161
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Geneva County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.2%
- Phone
- (334) 898-2371
- Area population (ZIP 36477)
- 4,363
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 49
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 36477; 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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