Summary:
Sansom Middle School is a public middle school located in Gadsden, Alabama, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 376. The school is part of the Gadsden City School District, which is ranked 91 out of 134 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Sansom Middle School stands out for its diverse student population, with 42.82% White, 37.77% African American, and 16.49% Hispanic students, which is higher than nearby schools like Litchfield Middle School, Hokes Bluff Middle School, and Glencoe Middle School. However, the school's academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, is generally lower than the state and district averages, with only 9.85% of 6th graders, 23.77% of 7th graders, and 8.57% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state averages of 30.82%, 21.03%, and 21.12%, respectively. Additionally, Sansom Middle School has a very high percentage of students (83.78%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, significantly higher than nearby schools like Gadsden Middle School (74.57%) and Hokes Bluff Middle School (62.3%).
While Sansom Middle School's diverse student population is a strength, the school faces challenges in providing equitable educational opportunities and addressing the unique needs of its student body. The inconsistent academic performance, particularly in Mathematics, and the high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds suggest that the school may benefit from targeted interventions and support programs to improve overall student outcomes. Compared to nearby schools like Boaz Middle School, Rainbow Middle School, and Gadsden Middle School, which tend to outperform Sansom Middle School academically, the school faces unique challenges that require targeted strategies and support from the district and school leaders.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Gadsden City
SchoolDigger Rank:
272nd of 441 Alabama Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,000
Students who attend Sansom Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Sansom Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 18.5
Number of students: 376
Racial breakdown:
White:
42.8%
African American:
37.8%
Hispanic:
16.5%
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Two or more races:
2.4%
Asian:
0.5%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 83.8%
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