Middle Schools in Andalusia City

Andalusia City, Alabama is home to a single middle school, Andalusia Junior High, which serves students in grades 7-8. Despite serving a high-needs student population, with 75.2% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Andalusia Junior High is a standout performer, consistently ranking in the top 12% of middle schools statewide and exceeding state averages in key academic areas.

Andalusia Junior High has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past 3 school years, indicating consistent high performance. The school outperforms the state average in several key metrics, including 7th grade math proficiency (38.84% vs. 24.08% statewide), 8th grade math proficiency (42.11% vs. 24.53% statewide), and 8th grade science proficiency (67.91% vs. 41.51% statewide). Additionally, the school's 7th and 8th grade English proficiency rates also exceed state averages. These strong academic results suggest that Andalusia City is home to a high-performing middle school that is effectively serving its community.

While Andalusia Junior High has a relatively high chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8%, which is an area for potential improvement, the school's smaller class sizes, as indicated by a student-teacher ratio of 13.8, may contribute to its academic success. Additionally, the school's relatively high per-student spending of $8,120 in the 2018-2019 school year suggests that the district is investing in the school, which is likely paying dividends in terms of student performance.