Serving 359 students in grades 5-8, Curry Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Curry Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Curry Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Curry Middle School is ranked #630 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Curry Middle School?
359 students attend Curry Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Curry Middle School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Curry Middle School?
Curry Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Curry Middle School offer ?
Curry Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Curry Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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