Summary:
In zip code 35121, there is exactly one middle school, Oneonta Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and is part of the highly-ranked Oneonta City district (ranked 22nd out of 139 districts in Alabama).
For parents considering this area, Oneonta Middle School stands out as a strong academic choice, particularly in English and Science. In the 2025-2026 school year, 8th-grade Science proficiency reached an impressive 80%, compared to the state average of 54%. English proficiency was consistently high across all grades, ranging from 67% to 80%, all well above state averages. The school also boasts an exceptionally low chronic absenteeism rate of just 2.7%, far below the state's 12%, which signals a positive and engaging school culture. However, math performance is more uneven. While 6th and 8th graders exceeded state averages, 7th-grade math proficiency dropped dramatically to 18.7%—below the state average of 24.46% and a steep decline from the previous year's 39.78%. This "7th-grade math slump" is the school's most notable area of concern and may warrant attention from parents of incoming 7th graders.
Despite its strong test scores, the school's state ranking slipped slightly from the 88th percentile to the 82nd percentile over the past year, possibly due to the 7th-grade math scores. With 316 students, a student-teacher ratio of 15.5, and about 47% of students eligible for free/reduced lunch, the school serves a moderately diverse population. Since it is the only middle school in its district, its performance directly defines the district's high ranking. Overall, Oneonta Middle School offers excellent literacy and science instruction, strong attendance, and a supportive environment, though math—especially in 7th grade—is an area where families may want to seek additional support.
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