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Semmes Middle School
Middle School · Mobile County · Semmes, AL
A Mobile County middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4566 Ed George Rd, Semmes, AL 36575
- Math 12% proficient (2022)
- Reading 39% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Semmes Middle School score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 26% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 50% (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
68%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Semmes 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,864/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Semmes), 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
$69,381
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
84%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36575; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Mobile County
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barton Academy for Advanced World StudiesEnrollment path unverified | 8.7 | 6–9 | Not available | 272 | Compare → |
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| Denton Magnet School of TechnologyEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 330 | Compare → |
| Dunbar Creative Performing ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 333 | 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.
Mobile County
- Schools in district
- 92
- Rank in district
- #77 of 87
- District spending per student
- $13,245NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 20.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Semmes Middle School is listed in Mobile County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Semmes Middle School
Semmes Middle School is a public middle school in Semmes, AL, part of Mobile County, serving approximately 1,259 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Semmes Middle School
What grades does Semmes Middle School serve?
Semmes Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Semmes Middle School?
Semmes Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,259 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Semmes Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Semmes Middle School is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Semmes Middle School rank in AL?
Semmes Middle School ranks #1,308 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Semmes Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Semmes Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Semmes Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Semmes Middle School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Semmes Middle School a charter school?
No, Semmes Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Semmes Middle School a Title I school?
No, Semmes Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Semmes Middle School?
68.0% of students at Semmes 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
- 1,259
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Mobile County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 53.3%
- Phone
- (251) 221-2344
- Area population (ZIP 36575)
- 22,444
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
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 36575; 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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