Summary:
The city of Anniston, Alabama is home to three middle schools: Anniston Middle School, White Plains Middle School, and Saks Middle School. These schools serve students in grades 6-8 and are part of the Anniston City and Calhoun County school districts.
Based on the data, White Plains Middle School appears to be the standout performer in the group. It is ranked 84th out of 439 middle schools in Alabama and has a 4-star rating, significantly higher than the other two schools. White Plains demonstrates stronger academic performance across multiple subjects and grade levels compared to state and district averages. For example, in 8th grade math, 48.94% of students were proficient or better, compared to just 3.03% at Anniston Middle. White Plains also has lower rates of chronic absenteeism and a lower percentage of students receiving free/reduced lunch than the other schools.
In contrast, Anniston Middle School is ranked 406th out of 439 middle schools in Alabama, with a 0-star rating. It has very low proficiency rates in math and English across grade levels, well below state averages. Saks Middle School is ranked 300th out of 437 middle schools, with a 2-star rating, and shows lower proficiency rates than White Plains across the board. All three schools have high rates of students receiving free/reduced lunch, but the data suggests factors beyond just student demographics, such as school leadership and instructional practices, play a major role in driving student success.
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