Below Average
#1112 of 1,356 schools in AL
Stevenson Middle School
Middle School · Jackson County · Stevenson, AL
A Jackson County middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.
701 Kentucky Ave, Stevenson, AL 35772
- Math 21% proficient (2022)
- Reading 43% proficient (2022)
- 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Stevenson Middle School score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (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
66.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Stevenson 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 20Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,565/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Stevenson), 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
$40,982
Median home value
$148,500
Median rent
$645/mo
College educated
11.1%
Homeownership
73.1%
Poverty rate
28.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35772; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Jackson County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | 5–8 | Not available | 130 | Compare → |
| North Sand Mountain SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | PK–12 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| Pisgah High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 603 | Compare → |
| Section High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | PK–12 | Not available | 546 | 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.
Jackson County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #16 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,969NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stevenson Middle School is listed in Jackson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stevenson Middle School
Stevenson Middle School is a public middle school in Stevenson, AL, part of Jackson County, serving approximately 254 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,112 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stevenson Middle School
What grades does Stevenson Middle School serve?
Stevenson Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Stevenson Middle School?
Stevenson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 254 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Stevenson Middle School is 21.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Stevenson Middle School rank in AL?
Stevenson Middle School ranks #1,112 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Stevenson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Stevenson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Stevenson Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stevenson Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Stevenson Middle School a charter school?
No, Stevenson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stevenson Middle School a Title I school?
No, Stevenson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stevenson Middle School?
66.1% of students at Stevenson 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
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 254
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 12
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Jackson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (256) 437-2945
- Area population (ZIP 35772)
- 4,847
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 42
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 35772; 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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