Serving 711 students in grades 6, Drake Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Drake Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Drake Middle School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Drake Middle School?
711 students attend Drake Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Drake Middle School students are White, 21% of students are Black, 13% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Drake Middle School offer ?
Drake Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6
What school district is Drake Middle School part of?
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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