Summary:
Eclectic, Alabama is home to a single middle school, Eclectic Middle School, which serves grades 5 through 8 and is part of the Elmore County school district.
For parents considering this school, the standout feature is its exceptional science program. In the 2024-2025 school year, 63.21% of 8th graders were proficient in science—a remarkable 21.7 percentage points above the state average. This strength continued into 2025-2026, with the school still outperforming the state. English Language Arts is also a reliable area, with 7th and 8th grade scores consistently above state averages, and 8th grade reaching 67.54% proficiency in 2025-2026. However, mathematics is a significant concern. While 8th grade math showed promise in 2024-2025 at 35.51% proficiency, all grades experienced declines in 2025-2026, with 8th grade dropping a dramatic 10 points to 25.44%. This math regression likely contributed to the school's state ranking falling from 103rd (77th percentile, 4 stars) in 2024-2025 to 157th (65th percentile, 3 stars) in 2025-2026.
Another important factor is chronic absenteeism, which sits at 16.5%—about 37% higher than both the district (12.1%) and state (12.0%) averages. This attendance issue may be linked to the academic struggles in math. The school serves a substantial economically disadvantaged population, with 46.79% of students receiving free or reduced lunch, yet it still manages to excel in science and upper-grade ELA. With a student-teacher ratio of 19.5:1 and per-student spending of $7,929, resources are moderate. Overall, Eclectic Middle School offers strong science and reading instruction, but families should be aware of the math challenges and attendance concerns that may require additional support.
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