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#936 of 1,356 schools in AL
W S Neal Middle School
Middle School · Escambia County · East Brewton, AL
An Escambia County middle school where students score 11 points below what's typical for similar communities.
703 Williamson St, East Brewton, AL 36426
- Math 11% proficient (2022)
- Reading 46% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at W S Neal Middle School score 28% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 29% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
76.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where W S Neal 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 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,724/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (East Brewton), 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
$50,065
Median home value
$124,700
Median rent
$696/mo
College educated
16.4%
Homeownership
72.7%
Poverty rate
18.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36426; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 5–8 | 4.8 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| Escambia County Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 5–8 | Not available | 393 | 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.
Escambia County
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #7 of 10
- District spending per student
- $14,614NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 24.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
W S Neal Middle School is listed in Escambia County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About W S Neal Middle School
W S Neal Middle School is a public middle school in East Brewton, AL, part of Escambia County, serving approximately 406 students in grades 5th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 out of 10 and ranks #936 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about W S Neal Middle School
What grades does W S Neal Middle School serve?
W S Neal Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend W S Neal Middle School?
W S Neal Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 406 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at W S Neal Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at W S Neal Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does W S Neal Middle School rank in AL?
W S Neal Middle School ranks #936 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is W S Neal Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
W S Neal Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.4 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 W S Neal Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, W S Neal Middle School has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is W S Neal Middle School a charter school?
No, W S Neal Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is W S Neal Middle School a Title I school?
No, W S Neal Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for W S Neal Middle School?
76.1% of students at W S Neal 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
- 406
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 22
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Escambia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 16.3%
- Phone
- (251) 867-5035
- Area population (ZIP 36426)
- 16,049
- Area average commute
- 20.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
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 36426; 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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