Glencoe Middle School

About Glencoe Middle School

Glencoe Middle School is a public school in the city of Glencoe, Alabama. It is a part of the Etowah County School System and serves the students of grades 6-8. The school has a student population of around 600 students and a staff of over 50 teachers and administrators.
Glencoe Middle School offers a comprehensive educational program that includes core subjects such as English, mathematics, science, and social studies. The school also offers a variety of electives such as art, music, physical education, and technology. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities including sports, clubs, and other activities.
The school is committed to providing a safe and positive learning environment for all students. The school has a strict code of conduct and a zero-tolerance policy for bullying and harassment. The school also has a variety of resources available to help students succeed academically, including tutoring and mentoring programs.
Glencoe Middle School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all of its students. The school’s mission is to help students develop the skills and knowledge they need to become successful in life.

Address:	809 Lonesome Bend Rd Gadsden, AL 35905
Phone:	(256) 492-5627
Site:	gms.ecboe.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	319 students

Overview Glencoe Middle School

Glencoe Middle School serves 319 students in grades 5-8.
Glencoe 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 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (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 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Glencoe Middle School

Glencoe 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 Glencoe Middle School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.