Semmes Middle School

Semmes Middle School serves 1,259 students in grades 6-8 in Mobile County, Alabama. With 66 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 19.1:1, providing reasonable class sizes for middle school learners. The school currently faces academic challenges, with room for growth in core subject areas.

In English Language Arts and Reading, 39% of students score proficient or above, while mathematics shows particular need for improvement with 12% proficiency. These results place Semmes Middle School at #970 among Alabama's 1,360 schools, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10. The school community reflects a stable residential area, with families in the 36575 ZIP code maintaining a median household income of $66,830 and median home values around $181,400.

The relatively low poverty rate of 7.9% suggests economic stability, though with 21% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher, there may be opportunities to strengthen academic support systems. As one of the larger middle schools in the region, Semmes Middle School has the potential to leverage its size and resources to better serve its substantial student body. The school sits in a rural area near the town of Semmes, providing students with a close-knit community atmosphere while remaining accessible to the broader Mobile County region.

Located in a rural area, Semmes Middle School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.