Gadsden Middle School

About Gadsden Middle School

Gadsden Middle School is a public school located in Gadsden, Alabama. It is part of the Etowah County School System and serves grades 6-8. Gadsden Middle School is committed to providing a safe and secure learning environment for its students. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. The school offers a wide range of academic and extracurricular activities, including music, art, physical education, and after-school clubs. Gadsden Middle School also offers a variety of support services, such as counseling and tutoring, to help students succeed. The school is committed to creating a safe and positive learning environment and encourages students to be involved in their education. Gadsden Middle School is a great place for students to learn and grow.

Address:	612 Tracy St Gadsden, AL 35901
Phone:	(256) 547-6341
Site:	gms.gcs.k12.al.us
Grades:	6 – 8
Enrollment:	438 students

Overview Gadsden Middle School

Gadsden Middle School serves 438 students in grades 6-8.
Gadsden Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Gadsden Middle School

Gadsden Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Gadsden Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.