Serving 410 students in grades 5-8, South Dale 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 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower 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 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 410 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
South Dale 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 South Dale Middle School is 0.61, 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.
South Dale Middle School is ranked #626 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are South Dale Middle School often compared to?
South Dale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like D A Smith Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend South Dale Middle School?
410 students attend South Dale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of South Dale Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of South Dale Middle School?
South Dale Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does South Dale Middle School offer ?
South Dale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is South Dale Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 410 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 23% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-44% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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