Sumiton Middle School

Sumiton Middle School is a regular public middle school serving students in grades 5 through 8 in the rural community of Sumiton, Alabama. With an enrollment of 494 students and a student-teacher ratio of 18.3:1, the school benefits from a fairly low ratio, which can foster a supportive learning environment. Sumiton Middle School has 27 full-time equivalent teachers who help guide students through their middle school years.

Academically, Sumiton Middle School is ranked 980 out of 1360 schools in Alabama, placing it in the 28th percentile. The school's MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 reflects areas with room for improvement, particularly in math, where only 11% of students are proficient or above. However, the school is making strides in English Language Arts, where 37% of students are proficient or above.

Sumiton Middle School is focusing on student development and offers a range of programs to support its diverse student body. The school is situated in a rural area, where the median household income is $52,991 and the median home value is $129,900. About 18.1% of the population lives below the poverty line, and only 10% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher.

Despite these challenges, the community is close-knit and supportive of its local schools. Sumiton Middle School is embedded in a tight-knit rural community that values education and is dedicated to the growth and well-being of its students.

Located in a rural area, Sumiton 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.