Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School

About Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School

Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School is a public school located in Arab, Alabama, serving students in grades 6-8. The school is named after Kate Duncan Smith, a prominent figure in the local community who was active in the local civic and educational organizations.
The school offers a comprehensive curriculum that includes core classes such as English, Math, Science, and Social Studies, as well as elective courses in the areas of Art, Music, Technology, and Physical Education. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including student government, athletics, and clubs.
At Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School, the staff is committed to creating a safe, supportive learning environment for all students. The school encourages a positive school culture that fosters respect, responsibility, and collaboration. The teachers strive to ensure that each student is able to reach their full potential and become successful in their future endeavors.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School is dedicated to providing an excellent education for all students. The faculty and staff are committed to providing a high-quality education that prepares students for success in college and beyond.

Address:	6077 Main St Grant, AL 35747
Phone:	(256) 728-5950
Site:	www.marshallk12.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	373 students

Overview Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School

Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School serves 373 students in grades 5-8.
Kate Duncan Smith Dar 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 13% (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 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School

Kate Duncan Smith Dar 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 Kate Duncan Smith Dar Middle School is 0.17, 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.