Jackson Middle School vs. Thomasville Middle School
Should you attend Jackson Middle School or Thomasville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Jackson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Community Size
Thomasville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Most improved public schools
Community Size
Overview
Serving 296 students in grades 6-8, Jackson Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 266 students in grades 5-8, Thomasville 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 is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
296 students
266 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
56% | 44%
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
15 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#942 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#570 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40-44%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
-
59
Grade 6 Students
107
61
Grade 7 Students
87
79
Grade 8 Students
102
67
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
1%
2%
% Black
69%
55%
% White
28%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
n/a
n/a
Diversity Score
0.45
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
62%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
