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Wilson Hall Middle School

Middle School · Clarke County · Grove Hill, AL

A Clarke County middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

401 Carter Drive, Grove Hill, AL 36451

  • Math 9% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 33% proficient (2022)
  • 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.1Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.16 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.9Needs Improvement35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency9% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency33% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-17.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile19th
Resources & Environment5.0Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio19.8:1
District spending per student$14,384
Chronic Absenteeism23.4%

Students at Wilson Hall Middle School score 21% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency9%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency33%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 13 points since 2019, to 21% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
60%
ELA
76%
2010
Math
68%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
65%
ELA
79%
2012
Math
64%
ELA
79%
2013
Math
21%
ELA
35%
2014
Math
14%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
19%
ELA
32%
2016
Math
23%
ELA
34%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
34%
2018
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
34%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
34%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
34%
2022
Math
9%
ELA
33%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 46% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

78.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Wilson Hall 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,338/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Grove Hill), 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

$48,849

Median home value

$130,800

Median rent

$782/mo

College educated

18.6%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

13.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36451; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Clarke Prep SchoolPrivate · tuition6.4privatePK–122.2 mi357Compare →
Jackson Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.46–8Not available280Compare →

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.

Clarke County

Schools in district
7
Rank in district
#6 of 7
District spending per student
$14,384NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Wilson Hall Middle School is listed in Clarke County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Wilson Hall Middle School

Wilson Hall Middle School is a public middle school in Grove Hill, AL, part of Clarke County, serving approximately 218 students in grades 5th-8th with a 19.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,105 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Wilson Hall Middle School

What grades does Wilson Hall Middle School serve?

Wilson Hall Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Wilson Hall Middle School?

Wilson Hall Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 218 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Wilson Hall Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Wilson Hall Middle School is 19.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Wilson Hall Middle School rank in AL?

Wilson Hall Middle School ranks #1,105 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Wilson Hall Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Wilson Hall 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 Wilson Hall Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Wilson Hall Middle School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Wilson Hall Middle School a charter school?

No, Wilson Hall Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Wilson Hall Middle School a Title I school?

No, Wilson Hall Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Wilson Hall Middle School?

78.9% of students at Wilson Hall 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
218
Student-Teacher Ratio
19.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
11
Type
regular
Setting
Remote Rural
County
Clarke County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.4%
Area population (ZIP 36451)
4,266
Area median age
46.5
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 36451; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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