Summary:
Zip code 35565 is home to just one middle school, Haleyville Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls 348 students in the Haleyville, Alabama area.
As the only middle school in this zip code, Haleyville Middle School is the clear choice for local families, and it delivers a strong overall performance. The school is part of the Haleyville City district, which ranks in the top 22% of all Alabama districts and holds a 4-star rating. The school has shown impressive momentum, climbing 64 spots in state rankings over the past two years. Academically, it outperforms state averages in English across most grades, with 8th graders hitting 68.75% proficiency compared to the state's 58.53%. Science is a standout area, with 62.5% of 8th graders proficient versus 54.12% statewide. However, math remains a challenge—proficiency sits at 37.27% for 6th grade and just 26.79% for both 7th and 8th grades, though these figures are close to or slightly above state averages. One notable concern is a sharp decline in 7th grade math proficiency, which dropped from 46.9% to 26.79% year-over-year, a trend worth monitoring.
Beyond test scores, the school excels in attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 3.5%—far better than the state's 12.0% average. This suggests strong student engagement and family involvement. With 56.9% of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school serves a majority economically disadvantaged population yet still achieves above-average results in most subjects. A student-teacher ratio of 14.5:1 and per-student spending of $9,196 indicate efficient resource use. Since this is the district's only middle school, its performance directly drives the district's strong rating. For parents, Haleyville Middle School offers a supportive, improving environment with notable strengths in English, science, and attendance, though math intervention may be needed to address recent declines.
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