Serving 545 students in grades 5-8, Sanford 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 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (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 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Sanford 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 Sanford Middle School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Sanford Middle School is ranked #550 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sanford Middle School often compared to?
Sanford Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Opelika Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sanford Middle School?
545 students attend Sanford Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Sanford Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sanford Middle School?
Sanford Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sanford Middle School offer ?
Sanford Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Sanford Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 545 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 41%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 26% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
