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#897 of 1,356 schools in AL
Smiths Station Junior High School
Middle School · Lee County · Smiths Station, AL
A Lee County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1100 MULLIN ROAD, Smiths Station, AL 36877
- Math 16% proficient (2022)
- Reading 54% proficient (2022)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Smiths Station Junior High School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 35% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (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
53.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Smiths Station Junior High 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average427/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,555
Median home value
$195,800
Median rent
$1,072/mo
College educated
25.2%
Homeownership
80.1%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36877; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 2.9 mi | 627 | Compare → |
| New Testament Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 11 | Compare → |
| Sanford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 5–8 | Not available | 545 | 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.
Lee County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #10 of 14
- District spending per student
- $12,566NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Smiths Station Junior High School is listed in Lee County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Smiths Station Junior High School
Smiths Station Junior High School is a public middle school in Smiths Station, AL, part of Lee County, serving approximately 921 students in grades 7th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #897 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Smiths Station Junior High School
What grades does Smiths Station Junior High School serve?
Smiths Station Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Smiths Station Junior High School?
Smiths Station Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 921 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station Junior High School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Smiths Station Junior High School rank in AL?
Smiths Station Junior High School ranks #897 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Smiths Station Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Smiths Station Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Smiths Station Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Smiths Station Junior High School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Smiths Station Junior High School a charter school?
No, Smiths Station Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Smiths Station Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Smiths Station Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Smiths Station Junior High School?
53.5% of students at Smiths Station Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 921
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 52
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Lee County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 31.3%
- Phone
- (334) 664-4070
- Area population (ZIP 36877)
- 12,878
- Area average commute
- 25.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
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 36877; 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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