Very Good
#401 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 30% in state
Slocomb Middle School
Middle School · Geneva County · Slocomb, AL
A Geneva County middle school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
591 South County Road 9, Slocomb, AL 36375
- Math 34% proficient (2022)
- Reading 65% proficient (2022)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Slocomb Middle School score 50% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
69.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Slocomb 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 28Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,089
Median home value
$123,800
Median rent
$797/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
83.2%
Poverty rate
17.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36375; 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 → |
| Samson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 161 | 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
- #4 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
Slocomb Middle School is listed in Geneva County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Slocomb Middle School
Slocomb Middle School is a public middle school in Slocomb, AL, part of Geneva County, serving approximately 286 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #401 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Slocomb Middle School
What grades does Slocomb Middle School serve?
Slocomb Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Slocomb Middle School?
Slocomb Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 286 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Slocomb Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Slocomb 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 Slocomb Middle School rank in AL?
Slocomb Middle School ranks #401 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Slocomb Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Slocomb Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Slocomb Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Slocomb Middle School has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Slocomb Middle School a charter school?
No, Slocomb Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Slocomb Middle School a Title I school?
No, Slocomb Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Slocomb Middle School?
69.2% of students at Slocomb 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
- 286
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Geneva County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.0%
- Phone
- (334) 886-2008
- Area population (ZIP 36375)
- 8,039
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 43.2
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 36375; 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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