Below Average
#1107 of 1,356 schools in AL
William R Martin Middle School
Middle School · Dallas County · Valley Grande, AL
A Dallas County middle school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2863 County Road 81, Valley Grande, AL 36703
- Math 7% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at William R Martin Middle School score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 42%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 21 points since 2019, to 18% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 43% (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
71.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where William R Martin 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 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,066/100K
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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
$30,096
Median home value
$74,400
Median rent
$711/mo
College educated
10.4%
Homeownership
54.4%
Poverty rate
27.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36703; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 in Dallas County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tipton Durant Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 182 | 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.
Dallas County
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #10 of 11
- District spending per student
- $17,801NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 37.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
William R Martin Middle School is listed in Dallas County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About William R Martin Middle School
William R Martin Middle School is a public middle school in Valley Grande, AL, part of Dallas County, serving approximately 196 students in grades 7th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,107 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about William R Martin Middle School
What grades does William R Martin Middle School serve?
William R Martin Middle School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend William R Martin Middle School?
William R Martin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 196 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William R Martin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at William R Martin Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does William R Martin Middle School rank in AL?
William R Martin Middle School ranks #1,107 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is William R Martin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
William R Martin 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 William R Martin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, William R Martin Middle School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is William R Martin Middle School a charter school?
No, William R Martin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is William R Martin Middle School a Title I school?
No, William R Martin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for William R Martin Middle School?
71.9% of students at William R Martin 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 196
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Dallas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.7%
- Phone
- (334) 872-6417
- Area population (ZIP 36703)
- 9,489
- Area median age
- 50.3
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 36703; 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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