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Opelika Middle School

1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,132 students in grades 6-8, Opelika Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower 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 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Opelika Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Opelika Middle School's student population of 1,132 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 68 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,132 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
68 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Opelika 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 Opelika Middle School is 0.61, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#602 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Opelika Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
24%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Opelika Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Opelika Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
46%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Opelika Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Opelika Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Opelika Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
54%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Opelika Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.61
This chart displays the diversity score of Opelika Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Opelika Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Opelika Middle School's ranking?
Opelika Middle School is ranked #602 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opelika Middle School often compared to?
Opelika Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Opelika Middle School?
1,132 students attend Opelika Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Opelika Middle School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opelika Middle School?
Opelika Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opelika Middle School offer ?
Opelika Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Opelika Middle School part of?
Opelika Middle School is part of Opelika City School District.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,132 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 24% (Top 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 46% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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