McKee Middle School

McKee Middle School in Montgomery, AL, serves 520 students in grades 6-8 and is part of the Montgomery County district, where the school faces significant academic challenges but shows notable strengths in attendance and specific student subgroups.

Academically, McKee ranks in the bottom 8-12% of Alabama middle schools, with math proficiency rates particularly low—ranging from 4-8% across grade levels compared to state averages of 24-35%. However, the school shows a more promising picture in English Language Arts, especially by 8th grade, where proficiency reaches 37.8%, nearly matching the district average of 38.4%. Science scores also doubled from 9.4% to 19.5% in one year, suggesting recent instructional improvements. When compared to nearby schools, McKee falls into a cluster of lower-performing schools like Southlawn Middle School and Bellingrath Middle School, while Baldwin Art And Academics Magnet and Floyd Middle School in the same district achieve dramatically better outcomes.

One of McKee's standout achievements is its chronic absenteeism rate of 13.6% in 2024-2025—nearly half the district average of 25.2% and far better than peers like Capitol Heights Middle School (33.6%) and Brewbaker Middle School (28.3%). The school also demonstrates relative strength in serving Special Education students, ranking in the 70th percentile statewide in 2023-2024. With 85.4% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, McKee spends $11,093 per student—higher than most nearby schools—yet outcomes don't proportionally reflect that investment. For parents, this school offers a dedicated attendance culture and pockets of literacy success, but families should be aware of the significant math achievement gaps and consider supplemental academic support.