W S Neal Middle School
16 May 2023 / by Crystal Brown
About W S Neal Middle School
W. S. Neal Middle School is a public middle school located in East Brewton, Alabama. It serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is part of the Escambia County School District. The school opened in 2002, and has since grown to serve over 800 students. It has a diverse student body, with students coming from all backgrounds and cultures. The school offers a variety of classes and activities, including band, chorus, drama, and athletics. Students at W. S. Neal Middle School have access to a variety of resources, including a library, computer labs, and a counseling center. The school also offers an after-school program that provides students with tutoring and enrichment activities. The faculty and staff at W. S. Neal Middle School are committed to helping students succeed. They strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment that encourages students to reach their full potential. The school is a great place for students to learn and grow.
Address:
703 Williamson St Brewton, AL 36426
Phone:
(251) 867-5035
Site:
Grades:
5 – 8
Enrollment:
418 students
Overview W S Neal Middle School
W S Neal Middle School serves 418 students in grades 5-8. W S Neal Middle School placed in the bottom 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 10% (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 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year. The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1. Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Verdict on W S Neal Middle School
W S Neal Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 W S Neal Middle School is 0.53, 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.