Duran Junior High School

Public 8

 1300 Cogswell Ave
       Pell City, AL  35125-1298


(205) 338-2250

District: Pell City

SchoolDigger Rank:
163rd of 439 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,403 Help


Students who attend Duran Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Pell City High School

Feeder schools for Duran Junior High School:

Elementary:    Coosa Valley Elementary School
    Eden Elementary School
    Iola Roberts Elementary School
    Walter M Kennedy School

Student/teacher ratio:  21.3 Help
Number of students:  325

Racial breakdown:

White:
78.5%
African American:
14.2%
Hispanic:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.2% Help


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Compare Details Duran Junior High School ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), African American (14.2%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duran Junior High School is 21.3, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Pell City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duran Junior High School is $9,403. 1 middle schools in the Pell City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Duran Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Duran Junior High School 163rd of 439 Alabama public middle schools. (See Duran Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Pell City:

SchoolDigger ranks Pell City 48th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Duran Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 36.96 281st 407 31.0%
2005 50.81 202nd 415 51.3%
2006 46.93 232nd 409 43.3%
2007 41.82 257th 412 37.6%
2008 43.21 259th 417 37.9%
2021 52.29 195th 440 55.7%
2022 54.05 180th 432 58.3%
2023 57.53 163rd 437 62.7%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 64.07 25th 72 65.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 25.30 234th 274 14.6%
2022 44.43 119th 256 53.5%
2023 36.01 176th 281 37.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.40 154th 415 62.9%
2022 52.41 187th 421 55.6%
2023 65.67 102nd 410 75.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 53.38 181st 415 56.4%
2022 42.12 247th 423 41.6%
2023 56.76 156th 417 62.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.57 190th 418 54.5%
2022 62.40 122nd 427 71.4%
2023 56.54 151st 419 64.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 70.40 51st 266 80.8%
2022 44.85 118th 271 56.5%
2023 30.65 187th 263 28.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 54.05 63rd 154 59.1%
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Rank History for White students at Duran Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 38.59 220th 369 40.4%
2022 41.81 195th 376 48.1%
2023 46.86 176th 370 52.4%
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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

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

Open Quote My son attended Duran last year. We found the teachers to be very helpful and accommodating. He enjoyed his classes and always felt it was a safe environment. My son always felt like the teachers were willing to help him if he had a problem with the work in their classes.

The school offers several extra curricular activities, clubs, etc. to students. The administration was also kind, caring, helpful and accessible to parents. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, July 29, 2013

Open Quote This school was physically dirty. There is a restroom near the front office which was always filthy. The lunch is terrible. Your child is only at this school for one year, which is a good thing. Parents do not have more than one year of disappointment with the way the school is ran. The last principal got it under control. This principal is hands off. My own child experienced bullying and nothing was done about it. I know other parents who had the same experience, even when the parent went to the school. One of my kid's teachers was not certified to teach and was a disorganized, uncaring teacher who had a meltdown in class. One of the English teachers openly says she does not want to teach. Kids do not get individual attention or help. There were some very good teachers also but they did not like their work environment. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Duran Junior High 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 802 802
1989 678 137 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1990 740 140 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 882
1991 779 124 1 2 0 n/a n/a 0 906
1992 762 110 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 874
1993 715 107 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 824
1994 705 118 2 1 1 n/a n/a 0 827
1995 724 112 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 841
1996 724 112 3 1 1 n/a n/a 0 841
1997 792 137 4 4 0 n/a n/a 0 937
1998 753 133 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 893
1999 744 145 2 9 2 n/a n/a 0 902
2000 741 130 1 6 2 n/a n/a 0 880
2001 802 118 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 931
2002 625 75 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2003 625 75 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 711
2004 614 91 1 7 0 n/a n/a 0 713
2005 589 86 1 7 1 n/a n/a 0 684
2006 578 68 1 9 2 n/a n/a 0 658
2007 528 98 4 9 3 n/a n/a 0 642
2008 553 96 4 8 1 n/a n/a 0 662
2009 267 43 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 315
2010 257 35 1 9 1 n/a n/a 0 303
2011 275 32 2 10 1 0 0 0 320
2012 295 37 2 6 0 0 2 0 342
2013 271 39 2 5 1 0 2 0 320
2014 252 41 4 3 0 0 1 0 301
2015 281 37 2 7 1 0 0 0 328
2016 251 45 1 11 0 0 0 0 308
2017 234 32 3 10 0 0 0 0 279
2018 230 34 1 6 0 0 3 0 274
2019 223 35 3 13 0 0 5 0 279
2020 240 39 3 10 0 1 3 0 296
2021 241 36 3 12 0 1 4 0 297
2022 253 42 1 10 1 0 7 0 314
2023 255 46 1 11 1 1 10 0 325

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 Duran Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 35.0 22.9 0
1989 816 36.0 22.6 n/a
1990 882 38.0 23.2 0
1991 906 40.0 22.6 n/a
1992 874 36.0 24.2 n/a
1993 824 36.0 22.9 n/a
1994 827 38.0 21.8 n/a
1995 841 39.9 21.1 n/a
1996 841 39.9 21.1 n/a
1997 937 43.1 21.7 34.3
1998 893 44.5 20.1 37
1999 902 43.0 21.0 45.9
2000 880 48.0 18.3 45.7
2001 931 48.8 19.1 46.4
2002 711 33.0 21.5 46.1
2003 711 33.0 21.5 46.1
2004 713 33.3 21.4 48.9
2005 684 38.0 18.0 50.4
2006 658 38.0 17.3 48.8
2007 642 36.3 17.7 42.8
2008 662 35.3 18.8 42.1
2009 315 20.1 15.5 46.7
2010 303 18.5 16.3 52.8
2011 320 19.8 16.1 47.8
2012 342 21.8 15.6 50
2013 320 19.8 16.1 56.3
2014 301 16.2 18.5 58.5
2015 328 16.0 20.5 50.3
2016 308 14.0 22.0 49.7
2017 279 14.5 19.1 51.3
2018 274 14.2 19.2 52.9
2019 279 14.8 18.8 46.6
2020 296 14.8 19.9 44.3
2021 297 15.0 19.7 55.6
2022 314 14.2 22.0 47.5
2023 325 15.2 21.3 62.2

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 Duran Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 802 35.0 22.9 0
1989 816 36.0 22.6 n/a
1990 882 38.0 23.2 0
1991 906 40.0 22.6 n/a
1992 874 36.0 24.2 n/a
1993 824 36.0 22.9 n/a
1994 827 38.0 21.8 n/a
1995 841 39.9 21.1 n/a
1996 841 39.9 21.1 n/a
1997 937 43.1 21.7 34.3
1998 893 44.5 20.1 37
1999 902 43.0 21.0 45.9
2000 880 48.0 18.3 45.7
2001 931 48.8 19.1 46.4
2002 711 33.0 21.5 46.1
2003 711 33.0 21.5 46.1
2004 713 33.3 21.4 48.9
2005 684 38.0 18.0 50.4
2006 658 38.0 17.3 48.8
2007 642 36.3 17.7 42.8
2008 662 35.3 18.8 42.1
2009 315 20.1 15.5 46.7
2010 303 18.5 16.3 52.8
2011 320 19.8 16.1 47.8
2012 342 21.8 15.6 50
2013 320 19.8 16.1 56.3
2014 301 16.2 18.5 58.5
2015 328 16.0 20.5 50.3
2016 308 14.0 22.0 49.7
2017 279 14.5 19.1 51.3
2018 274 14.2 19.2 52.9
2019 279 14.8 18.8 46.6
2020 296 14.8 19.9 44.3
2021 297 15.0 19.7 55.6
2022 314 14.2 22.0 47.5
2023 325 15.2 21.3 62.2

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 Duran Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $973 (10.3%) $8,421 (89.6%) $9,403

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Duran 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.

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Duran Junior High School)51.418.7
 32.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Pell City)50.918.4
 32.5%
   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 Students279325
 16.5%
African American3546
 31.4%
American Indian01
Asian31
 66.7%
Hispanic1311
 15.4%
Pacific Islander01
White223255
 14.3%
Two or More Races510
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients46.6%62.2%
 15.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Duran Junior High School

Students who attend Duran Junior High School usually go on to attend Pell City High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Duran Junior High School.

Students at Duran Junior High School are 78% White, 14% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

Duran Junior High School ranks 163rd of 439 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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