Gadsden Middle School

Public 6-8

 612 Tracy St
       Gadsden, AL  35901-4127


(256) 547-6341

District: Gadsden City

SchoolDigger Rank:
185th of 439 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,496 Help


Students who attend Gadsden Middle School usually attend:

High:    Gadsden City High School

Feeder schools for Gadsden Middle School:

Elementary:    Eura Brown Elementary School
    Thompson Elementary School
    W E Striplin Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  464

Racial breakdown:

African American:
46.1%
White:
29.5%
Hispanic:
21.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.6% Help


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Compare Details Gadsden Middle School ranks better than 57.9% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Gadsden City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Gadsden Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Gadsden City School District. Student population at Gadsden Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (46.1%), White (29.5%), Hispanic (21.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Gadsden City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Gadsden Middle School is 19.8, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Gadsden City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Gadsden Middle School is $7,496, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Gadsden City School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Gadsden Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden Middle School 185th of 439 Alabama public middle schools. (See Gadsden Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Native American students:
White students:


Gadsden City:

SchoolDigger ranks Gadsden City 91st of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Gadsden Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.37 101st 407 75.2%
2005 66.34 101st 415 75.7%
2006 66.10 107th 409 73.8%
2007 58.23 170th 412 58.7%
2008 59.89 146th 417 65.0%
2009 46.62 247th 425 41.9%
2010 36.19 307th 435 29.4%
2011 33.54 313th 435 28.0%
2012 40.46 299th 436 31.4%
2013 47.41 287th 436 34.2%
2014 55.14 187th 438 57.3%
2015 55.83 171st 430 60.2%
2016 45.42 229th 432 47.0%
2017 54.55 181st 432 58.1%
2018 58.67 162nd 423 61.7%
2019 56.71 180th 437 58.8%
2021 57.47 160th 440 63.6%
2022 47.82 211th 432 51.2%
2023 54.60 185th 437 57.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 45.03 24th 70 65.7%
2022 34.14 56th 81 30.9%
2023 33.96 64th 94 31.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 26.56 158th 195 19.0%
2018 35.21 156th 223 30.0%
2019 39.46 149th 254 41.3%
2021 33.08 200th 274 27.0%
2022 31.02 194th 256 24.2%
2023 39.83 147th 281 47.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.56 250th 349 28.4%
2018 39.04 252nd 396 36.4%
2019 42.95 243rd 396 38.6%
2021 41.51 240th 415 42.2%
2022 38.13 267th 421 36.6%
2023 42.46 231st 410 43.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.42 169th 380 55.5%
2018 57.60 159th 392 59.4%
2019 52.38 195th 399 51.1%
2021 49.01 204th 415 50.8%
2022 42.45 245th 423 42.1%
2023 47.69 214th 417 48.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.47 167th 380 56.1%
2018 57.50 154th 397 61.2%
2019 58.46 150th 399 62.4%
2021 62.03 125th 418 70.1%
2022 51.54 176th 427 58.8%
2023 58.19 141st 419 66.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.80 80th 205 61.0%
2018 51.30 100th 247 59.5%
2019 55.45 84th 252 66.7%
2021 57.02 84th 266 68.4%
2022 57.73 78th 271 71.2%
2023 62.10 68th 263 74.1%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 39.27 61st 108 43.5%
2018 40.05 66th 113 41.6%
2019 29.30 93rd 124 25.0%
2021 32.25 106th 154 31.2%
2022 23.34 136th 157 13.4%
2023 29.06 116th 166 30.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.23 35th 44 20.5%
2021 30.22 41st 56 26.8%
2022 27.36 51st 65 21.5%
2023 36.78 36th 61 41.0%
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Rank History for White students at Gadsden Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 80.86 33rd 247 86.6%
2018 93.40 21st 331 93.7%
2019 86.58 32nd 343 90.7%
2021 80.02 46th 369 87.5%
2022 75.60 61st 376 83.8%
2023 83.74 45th 370 87.8%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.2)
64%

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by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Open Quote Love GMS! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Open Quote This school has been wonderful for both my children! Middle school years are tough but, the educators and staff at GMS really care about the students and it shows! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, June 6, 2017

Open Quote I had two children come to Gadsden Middle. They received an excellent education. The extra curricular activities include a number of sports, music, and arts, of which there were more than they could take advantage. Close Quote


by a parent
Thursday, March 19, 2009

Open Quote The top leadership of this school does not have the morals to be in charge of students or teachers.Very dangerous situation there. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Gadsden Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 608 608
1989 299 270 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1990 300 290 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1991 280 306 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 593
1992 291 295 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 595
1993 303 300 1 5 0 n/a n/a 0 609
1994 313 272 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 587
1995 293 287 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 590
1996 293 287 4 3 3 n/a n/a 0 590
1997 264 281 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1998 245 298 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 546
1999 231 274 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2000 197 253 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 452
2001 203 246 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 457
2002 185 287 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2003 185 287 10 5 0 n/a n/a 0 487
2004 191 311 8 3 0 n/a n/a 0 513
2005 157 305 11 6 1 n/a n/a 0 480
2006 130 281 11 9 2 n/a n/a 0 433
2007 116 296 8 13 3 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 143 291 4 28 6 n/a n/a 0 472
2009 136 293 2 33 5 n/a n/a 0 469
2010 142 288 5 34 1 n/a n/a 0 470
2011 142 263 4 35 1 0 1 0 446
2012 172 276 8 38 0 0 2 0 496
2013 193 300 2 38 0 0 1 0 534
2014 194 266 5 40 0 0 4 0 509
2015 186 235 5 50 0 0 7 0 483
2016 156 221 10 53 0 0 9 0 449
2017 154 220 8 63 1 0 9 0 455
2018 147 228 9 64 1 0 5 0 454
2019 155 215 11 72 2 0 4 0 459
2020 147 227 12 83 5 0 3 0 477
2021 145 201 8 78 3 0 3 0 438
2022 131 191 5 99 2 0 3 0 431
2023 137 214 5 100 5 1 2 0 464

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 Gadsden Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 33.0 18.4 0
1989 573 34.0 16.8 n/a
1990 595 34.0 17.5 0
1991 593 33.0 17.9 n/a
1992 595 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 609 33.0 18.5 n/a
1994 587 33.5 17.5 n/a
1995 590 33.3 17.7 n/a
1996 590 33.3 17.7 n/a
1997 548 32.4 16.9 52
1998 546 32.3 16.9 50.5
1999 511 30.0 17.0 57.3
2000 452 32.0 14.1 54
2001 457 30.0 15.2 63.7
2002 487 28.8 16.9 63
2003 487 28.8 16.9 63
2004 513 28.8 17.8 63.7
2005 480 27.0 17.8 66
2006 433 28.0 15.5 54
2007 436 27.7 15.7 64
2008 472 29.1 16.2 64.4
2009 469 28.5 16.3 65.9
2010 470 43.8 10.7 65.3
2011 446 43.2 10.3 66.6
2012 496 41.4 11.9 62.5
2013 534 38.8 13.7 68.9
2014 509 26.9 18.9 66.2
2015 483 27.0 17.8 59
2016 449 27.0 16.6 61
2017 455 27.5 16.5 62.2
2018 454 27.0 16.8 64.8
2019 459 26.0 17.6 60.3
2020 477 27.2 17.4 66.5
2021 438 27.3 16.0 61.4
2022 431 23.5 18.2 66.1
2023 464 23.3 19.8 74.6

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 Gadsden Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 608 33.0 18.4 0
1989 573 34.0 16.8 n/a
1990 595 34.0 17.5 0
1991 593 33.0 17.9 n/a
1992 595 31.0 19.1 n/a
1993 609 33.0 18.5 n/a
1994 587 33.5 17.5 n/a
1995 590 33.3 17.7 n/a
1996 590 33.3 17.7 n/a
1997 548 32.4 16.9 52
1998 546 32.3 16.9 50.5
1999 511 30.0 17.0 57.3
2000 452 32.0 14.1 54
2001 457 30.0 15.2 63.7
2002 487 28.8 16.9 63
2003 487 28.8 16.9 63
2004 513 28.8 17.8 63.7
2005 480 27.0 17.8 66
2006 433 28.0 15.5 54
2007 436 27.7 15.7 64
2008 472 29.1 16.2 64.4
2009 469 28.5 16.3 65.9
2010 470 43.8 10.7 65.3
2011 446 43.2 10.3 66.6
2012 496 41.4 11.9 62.5
2013 534 38.8 13.7 68.9
2014 509 26.9 18.9 66.2
2015 483 27.0 17.8 59
2016 449 27.0 16.6 61
2017 455 27.5 16.5 62.2
2018 454 27.0 16.8 64.8
2019 459 26.0 17.6 60.3
2020 477 27.2 17.4 66.5
2021 438 27.3 16.0 61.4
2022 431 23.5 18.2 66.1
2023 464 23.3 19.8 74.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Gadsden Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,000 (13.3%) $6,478 (86.4%) $7,496

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Gadsden Middle School

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 180th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 185th of 437 Middle schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Middle School)33.924.4
 9.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden City)36.615.6
 21%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Middle School)36.620.5
 16.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden City)39.318.3
 21%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden Middle School)58.416
 42.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Gadsden City)44.610.6
 34%
   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 Students459464
 1.1%
African American215214
 0.5%
American Indian25
 150%
Asian115
 54.5%
Hispanic72100
 38.9%
Pacific Islander01
White155137
 11.6%
Two or More Races42
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.3%74.6%
 14.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Gadsden Middle School

Students who attend Gadsden Middle School usually go on to attend Gadsden City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 464 students attended Gadsden Middle School.

Students at Gadsden Middle School are 46% African American, 30% White, 22% Hispanic, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Gadsden Middle School ranks 185th of 439 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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