West Blocton Middle School

About West Blocton Middle School

West Blocton Middle School is a public school located in West Blocton, Alabama. It is part of the Bibb County School System and serves students in grades 6-8. West Blocton Middle School is committed to providing a safe, supportive, and academically challenging environment for all students. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, clubs, and organizations. The school also has a variety of programs designed to support student achievement, such as the A+ Program, which provides additional academic support for students. West Blocton Middle School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential and prepare for success in high school and beyond.

Address:	4721 Truman Aldrich Pkwy West Blocton, AL 35184
Phone:	(205) 938-2451
Site:	www.bibbed.org
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	384 students

Overview West Blocton Middle School

West Blocton Middle School serves 384 students in grades 5-8.
West Blocton 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 bottom 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 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on West Blocton Middle School

West Blocton 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 West Blocton Middle School is 0.33, 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.