Priceville Junior High School

Summary:

Priceville Junior High School is a public middle school located in Decatur, Alabama, serving grades 5-8 with a student population of 528. The school is part of the Morgan County School District, which is ranked 50 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Priceville Junior High School consistently ranks among the top middle schools in Alabama, ranking as high as 22nd out of 442 schools in the 2023-2024 school year. The school's students consistently outperform the state and county averages in both mathematics and English language arts assessments across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 58.52% of 6th-grade students at Priceville Junior High School were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 30.92% in the Morgan County district and 31.56% statewide. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 89.2% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity of some nearby schools, such as West Morgan Middle School (54.46% white) and Austin Middle School (27.31% white).

Priceville Junior High School has a relatively low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, with 40.34% in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the free/reduced-lunch rates of nearby schools like Danville Middle School (61.8%), West Morgan Middle School (71.36%), and Austin Middle School (76.61%). However, the school's student-teacher ratio of 20.4 in the 2022-2023 school year is higher than the ratios of some nearby high-performing schools like Hartselle Junior High School (15.8) and Hartselle Intermediate School (17.6).


Detail:

Public 5-8

 311 Highway 67 South
       Decatur, AL  35603-5403


(256) 355-5104

District: Morgan County

SchoolDigger Rank:
22nd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,526 Help


Students who attend Priceville Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Priceville High School

Feeder schools for Priceville Junior High School:

Elementary:    Priceville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.1 Help
Number of students:  510

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.1%
Hispanic:
6.9%
Asian:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.9% Help


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Compare Details Priceville Junior High School ranks better than 95% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Morgan County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.46. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (87.1%), Hispanic (6.9%), Asian (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Morgan County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Priceville Junior High School is 20.1. 1 middle schools in the Morgan County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Priceville Junior High School is $7,526. 1 middle schools in the Morgan County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Priceville Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Priceville Junior High School 22nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Priceville Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Morgan County:

SchoolDigger ranks Morgan County 50th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Priceville Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Priceville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2008 73.50 74th 417 82.3%
2009 70.49 100th 425 76.5%
2010 72.76 101st 435 76.8%
2011 78.37 63rd 435 85.5%
2012 73.47 91st 436 79.1%
2013 72.41 88th 436 79.8%
2014 87.10 38th 438 91.3%
2015 80.63 54th 430 87.4%
2016 72.32 81st 432 81.3%
2017 75.61 75th 432 82.6%
2018 87.55 34th 423 92.0%
2019 81.60 62nd 437 85.8%
2021 83.72 44th 440 90.0%
2022 82.11 53rd 432 87.7%
2023 84.96 48th 437 89.0%
2024 93.46 22nd 442 95.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Priceville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 27.49 206th 254 18.9%
2021 50.73 101st 274 63.1%
2022 22.89 237th 256 7.4%
2023 70.58 43rd 281 84.7%
2024 67.77 44th 281 84.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Priceville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.07 103rd 349 70.5%
2018 64.78 124th 396 68.7%
2019 71.61 83rd 396 79.0%
2021 84.66 18th 415 95.7%
2022 87.48 15th 421 96.4%
2023 85.15 28th 410 93.2%
2024 92.33 17th 437 96.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Priceville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.47 66th 380 82.6%
2018 89.15 26th 392 93.4%
2019 80.91 50th 399 87.5%
2021 83.11 40th 415 90.4%
2022 82.35 48th 423 88.7%
2023 79.79 55th 417 86.8%
2024 90.05 29th 426 93.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Priceville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.14 77th 380 79.7%
2018 83.91 41st 397 89.7%
2019 78.31 55th 399 86.2%
2021 80.01 51st 418 87.8%
2022 77.70 59th 427 86.2%
2023 86.94 39th 419 90.7%
2024 93.98 22nd 428 94.9%
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Rank History for White students at Priceville Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 78.07 51st 331 84.6%
2019 68.73 74th 343 78.4%
2021 71.69 70th 369 81.0%
2022 70.08 79th 376 79.0%
2023 73.76 72nd 370 80.5%
2024 86.34 41st 373 89.0%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Sunday, January 6, 2019

Open Quote We LOVE this school! The teachers and administrators are so passionate about the students and their success not only in the classroom but also in life! So thankful for everyone at PJHS!!! Thank you for all you do each and every day for our children! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Priceville Junior High School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 339 7 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 352
2009 319 7 0 4 3 n/a n/a 0 333
2010 341 8 0 4 2 n/a n/a 0 355
2011 344 7 1 2 4 0 0 0 358
2012 328 2 4 2 2 0 0 0 338
2013 331 4 4 5 1 0 1 0 346
2014 334 6 4 10 0 0 3 0 357
2015 335 7 4 12 0 0 3 0 361
2016 314 8 5 10 2 0 2 0 341
2017 431 10 8 16 1 0 1 0 467
2018 440 10 10 20 0 0 1 0 481
2019 466 10 12 25 0 0 6 0 519
2020 468 15 12 18 0 1 9 0 523
2021 459 15 13 19 0 0 8 0 514
2022 448 15 11 21 1 1 9 0 506
2023 471 14 10 26 1 1 5 0 528
2024 444 9 13 35 1 0 8 0 510

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 Priceville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 352 19.9 17.7 29.5
2009 333 19.1 17.3 29.4
2010 355 29.0 12.2 35.8
2011 358 28.6 12.4 35.2
2012 338 29.9 11.2 35.8
2013 346 29.8 11.5 33.8
2014 357 20.6 17.2 38.1
2015 361 17.0 21.2 29.9
2016 341 16.0 21.3 32.6
2017 467 21.7 21.5 30.6
2018 481 22.7 21.1 29.5
2019 519 23.2 22.3 32.9
2020 523 23.4 22.3 32.7
2021 514 23.7 21.6 30
2022 506 25.3 19.9 22.7
2023 528 25.8 20.4 40.3
2024 510 25.3 20.1 42.9

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 Priceville Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 352 19.9 17.7 29.5
2009 333 19.1 17.3 29.4
2010 355 29.0 12.2 35.8
2011 358 28.6 12.4 35.2
2012 338 29.9 11.2 35.8
2013 346 29.8 11.5 33.8
2014 357 20.6 17.2 38.1
2015 361 17.0 21.2 29.9
2016 341 16.0 21.3 32.6
2017 467 21.7 21.5 30.6
2018 481 22.7 21.1 29.5
2019 519 23.2 22.3 32.9
2020 523 23.4 22.3 32.7
2021 514 23.7 21.6 30
2022 506 25.3 19.9 22.7
2023 528 25.8 20.4 40.3
2024 510 25.3 20.1 42.9

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 Priceville Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $751 (10.0%) $6,758 (89.8%) $7,526

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Priceville Junior High 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 62nd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 48th of 437 Middle schools
 3.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Priceville Junior High School)44.441.7
 2.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)39.132.6
 6.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Priceville Junior High School)46.144.8
 1.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)47.432.9
 14.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Priceville Junior High School)64.345.1
 19.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)4725.9
 21.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Priceville Junior High School)60.328.1
 32.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Morgan County)42.318.1
 24.2%
   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 Students519528
 1.7%
African American1014
 40%
American Indian01
Asian1210
 16.7%
Hispanic2526
 4%
Pacific Islander01
White466471
 1.1%
Two or More Races65
 16.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%40.3%
 7.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Priceville Junior High School

Yes! Priceville Junior High School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 22nd of 442 Alabama middle schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 510 students attended Priceville Junior High School.

Students at Priceville Junior High School are 87% White, 7% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Priceville Junior High School usually go on to attend Priceville High School


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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