Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Floyd Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 69% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Floyd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#407 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
77%
32%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Middle School's ranking?
Floyd Middle School is ranked #407 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Floyd Middle School?
501 students attend Floyd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Floyd Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Floyd Middle School?
Floyd Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Middle School offer ?
Floyd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Floyd Middle School part of?
Floyd Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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