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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 35456

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460

Students

Top rankedDuncanville Middle School217^th of 443 Alabama middle schools

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Summary:

Zip code 35456 is home to a single middle school, Duncanville Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 460 students in the Tuscaloosa County school district.

For parents considering this area, Duncanville Middle School stands out as a solid, improving choice within its district. The school consistently outperforms the Tuscaloosa County district average in nearly every subject and grade level, despite having a student population where nearly half (48.91%) qualify for free or reduced lunch and a student-teacher ratio of 21.9. Its state ranking has improved from the 59th percentile in 2023-2024 to the 51st percentile in 2025-2026, earning a 3-star rating. The school’s biggest academic strength is 8th grade science, where 51.45% of students are proficient—more than 8 points ahead of the district and just shy of the state average. English performance is also notable, particularly in 7th grade, where the school (55.76% proficient) beats both the district and state averages. Mathematics remains the weakest area, with proficiency rates in all three grades falling below state averages; 7th grade math is especially low at 17.58% proficient.

One of the most encouraging findings is the school’s excellent attendance record. The chronic absenteeism rate is just 8.9%, significantly better than the district (11.8%) and state (12.0%) averages, suggesting a positive and engaging school climate. Year-over-year data also shows positive momentum, with improvements in 6th and 8th grade math, 8th grade science, and 8th grade English from 2024-2025 to 2025-2026. While the most recent per-student spending data is from 2018-2019 ($8,738), the school’s consistent outperformance of its district—despite economic challenges and a higher-than-average student-teacher ratio—points to effective teaching and resource use. Overall, Duncanville Middle School offers a strong, well-rounded education with clear strengths in science and English, though families should be aware that math support may be needed.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2026)			Summative Assessment Science (2026)	Summative Assessment English (2026)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients (2025)	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Duncanville Middle School	Public	6-8	11205 Eagle Parkway	Duncanville	35456	Tuscaloosa County	Tuscaloosa County	No	No	No	No	(205) 342-2830	460	21	21.9	48.9%	238 (51.7%)	176 (38.3%)	34 (7.4%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.0%)	50.2	217^th of 443 public middle schools	51.0%		49.7	210^th of 439 public middle schools	52.2%	7	31.3	17.6	25.4	51.5	52.5	55.8	55.8	$8,738	$1,009	$7,706

Cities Near Zip Code 35456

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Duncanville	2.05 mi	2	203^rd
Tuscaloosa	4.28 mi	29	187^th
Cottondale	4.41 mi	4	283^rd
Moundville	8.78 mi	4	241^st
Northport	11.26 mi	14	155^th

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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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