Summary:
There are two middle schools serving grades 5 through 8 in zip code 36067 (Prattville, AL), both part of the Autauga County district, which is ranked in the middle of Alabama districts.
Prattville Junior High School (grades 7-8) is the stronger academic performer overall, particularly in math and science. Its 8th graders posted a 33.25% math proficiency rate, beating both the district (28.85%) and state (26.36%), and a 54.16% science rate that matches the state average. However, its state ranking has slipped notably over the past two years, falling from the 81st percentile to the 58th percentile. The school also has an excellent chronic absenteeism rate of just 7.4%, well below the state's 12.0%. In contrast, Prattville Intermediate School (grades 5-6) shines in English, with 6th graders achieving a 69.33% proficiency rate—12.5 points above the state average. But it struggles significantly in math: only 28.37% of 5th graders are proficient, a staggering 16.8 points below the district average and 10.7 points below the state.
The most striking finding is the dramatic "middle school dip" between the two schools. Math proficiency plunges from 39.75% in 6th grade at the Intermediate School to just 19.78% in 7th grade at the Junior High—a 20-point drop. English scores also fall sharply, from 69.33% to 52.73%. This suggests the transition to junior high presents major academic challenges. Additionally, the Intermediate School serves a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (47.68% free/reduced lunch vs. 39.66% at the Junior High) and spends more per student ($7,395 vs. $6,810), yet its overall math performance is weaker—highlighting that funding alone doesn't guarantee results. On a positive note, both schools have strong attendance, with chronic absenteeism rates (7.4% and 8.2%) far better than the state average, providing a solid foundation for improvement.
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