Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Public 5-8

 6077 Main St
       Grant, AL  35747


(256) 728-5950

District: Marshall County

SchoolDigger Rank:
154th of 439 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,218 Help


Students who attend Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle usually attend:

High:    Kate D Smith DAR High School

Feeder schools for Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle:

Elementary:    Kate D Smith DAR Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  364

Racial breakdown:

White:
90.7%
Hispanic:
3.8%
Two or more races:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  41.5% Help


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Compare Details Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle ranks better than 64.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.13. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (90.7%), Hispanic (3.8%), two or more races (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 41.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle is 16.5. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle is $7,218.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle 154th of 439 Alabama public middle schools. (See Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Marshall County:

SchoolDigger ranks Marshall County 86th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

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Rank History for all students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 44.50 232nd 407 43.0%
2005 66.28 102nd 415 75.4%
2006 78.83 49th 409 88.0%
2007 74.26 78th 412 81.1%
2008 75.51 66th 417 84.2%
2009 72.67 87th 425 79.5%
2010 82.29 50th 435 88.5%
2011 76.09 79th 435 81.8%
2012 72.86 95th 436 78.2%
2013 70.98 98th 436 77.5%
2014 70.27 92nd 438 79.0%
2015 63.61 120th 430 72.1%
2016 56.01 175th 432 59.5%
2017 67.03 112th 432 74.1%
2018 72.69 97th 423 77.1%
2019 63.34 136th 437 68.9%
2021 57.99 155th 440 64.8%
2022 54.52 176th 432 59.3%
2023 59.13 154th 437 64.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 38.07 116th 195 40.5%
2018 49.51 103rd 223 53.8%
2019 31.91 183rd 254 28.0%
2021 40.37 160th 274 41.6%
2022 41.05 140th 256 45.3%
2023 68.03 49th 281 82.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.39 100th 349 71.3%
2018 69.19 100th 396 74.7%
2019 61.29 133rd 396 66.4%
2021 58.30 147th 415 64.6%
2022 40.08 259th 421 38.5%
2023 38.15 257th 410 37.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.15 140th 380 63.2%
2018 73.89 80th 392 79.6%
2019 71.21 85th 399 78.7%
2021 66.09 102nd 415 75.4%
2022 64.90 121st 423 71.4%
2023 62.72 130th 417 68.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.93 74th 380 80.5%
2018 68.81 104th 397 73.8%
2019 49.47 206th 399 48.4%
2021 44.15 227th 418 45.7%
2022 44.08 226th 427 47.1%
2023 55.87 159th 419 62.1%
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Rank History for White students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.94 121st 331 63.4%
2019 46.21 162nd 343 52.8%
2021 42.90 193rd 369 47.7%
2022 37.63 224th 376 40.4%
2023 41.71 199th 370 46.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1996 321 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 321
1997 323 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1998 329 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 330
1999 326 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2000 327 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 327
2001 339 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 339
2002 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2003 355 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 355
2004 366 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 366
2005 367 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 367
2006 371 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 371
2007 359 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 361
2008 346 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 375 1 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 382
2010 379 1 0 8 0 n/a n/a 3 391
2011 419 1 0 8 0 0 0 0 428
2012 499 3 0 7 0 0 0 0 509
2013 449 4 2 12 2 0 0 0 469
2014 414 7 2 11 2 0 3 0 439
2015 390 5 1 12 3 0 9 0 420
2016 406 3 4 12 3 0 14 0 442
2017 403 2 3 10 3 0 12 0 433
2018 395 3 5 10 4 0 16 0 433
2019 383 4 5 12 0 0 19 0 423
2020 372 3 2 12 3 0 17 0 409
2021 341 2 3 15 2 0 10 0 373
2022 337 2 1 16 4 0 11 0 371
2023 330 2 0 14 4 0 14 0 364

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 321 15.7 20.4 n/a
1996 321 15.7 20.4 n/a
1997 323 14.3 22.6 28.5
1998 330 15.4 21.4 27.9
1999 327 16.8 19.5 41
2000 327 16.0 20.4 41.3
2001 339 16.0 21.2 48.4
2002 355 16.7 21.3 43.9
2003 355 16.7 21.3 43.9
2004 366 22.0 16.6 46.4
2005 367 22.0 16.7 52
2006 371 18.0 20.6 51.2
2007 361 17.4 20.7 52.9
2008 350 17.6 19.9 50.6
2009 382 19.6 19.3 49
2010 391 33.9 11.5 49.7
2011 428 39.4 10.8 49.1
2012 509 42.5 11.9 56.4
2013 469 35.5 13.1 56.9
2014 439 23.6 18.6 54.9
2015 420 21.0 20.0 58.8
2016 442 18.0 24.5 63.1
2017 433 19.1 22.6 57.5
2018 433 18.2 23.7 55.4
2019 423 19.1 22.0 56.3
2020 409 20.5 19.9 53.5
2021 373 20.6 18.1 41.8
2022 371 19.5 18.9 41.5
2023 364 22.0 16.5 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 321 15.7 20.4 n/a
1996 321 15.7 20.4 n/a
1997 323 14.3 22.6 28.5
1998 330 15.4 21.4 27.9
1999 327 16.8 19.5 41
2000 327 16.0 20.4 41.3
2001 339 16.0 21.2 48.4
2002 355 16.7 21.3 43.9
2003 355 16.7 21.3 43.9
2004 366 22.0 16.6 46.4
2005 367 22.0 16.7 52
2006 371 18.0 20.6 51.2
2007 361 17.4 20.7 52.9
2008 350 17.6 19.9 50.6
2009 382 19.6 19.3 49
2010 391 33.9 11.5 49.7
2011 428 39.4 10.8 49.1
2012 509 42.5 11.9 56.4
2013 469 35.5 13.1 56.9
2014 439 23.6 18.6 54.9
2015 420 21.0 20.0 58.8
2016 442 18.0 24.5 63.1
2017 433 19.1 22.6 57.5
2018 433 18.2 23.7 55.4
2019 423 19.1 22.0 56.3
2020 409 20.5 19.9 53.5
2021 373 20.6 18.1 41.8
2022 371 19.5 18.9 41.5
2023 364 22.0 16.5 41.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $751 (10.4%) $6,455 (89.4%) $7,218

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 136th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 154th of 437 Middle schools
 4.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle)55.334.8
 20.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)3630.4
 5.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle)51.527.8
 23.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)46.716.4
 30.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle)47.713.5
 34.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)40.110.1
 29.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle)4417.8
 26.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Marshall County)35.110.6
 24.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students423364
 13.9%
African American42
 50%
American Indian04
Asian50
 100%
Hispanic1214
 16.7%
Pacific Islander00
White383330
 13.8%
Two or More Races1914
 26.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients56.3%41.5%
 14.8%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 364 students attended Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle.

Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle ranks 154th of 439 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle usually go on to attend Kate D Smith DAR High School

Students at Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle are 91% White, 4% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.


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