Serving 382 students in grades 5-8, West Blocton Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 19% (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 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
West Blocton Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of West Blocton Middle School is 0.32, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% 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 West Blocton Middle School?
382 students attend West Blocton Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of West Blocton Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of West Blocton Middle School?
West Blocton Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does West Blocton Middle School offer ?
West Blocton Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is West Blocton Middle School part of?
This school is awesome. My daughter has improved so much since we have been here. The teachers are wonderful to her and gives her the help she needs to be able to progress in life. I am very greatful for being a part of the West Blocton family
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 5-8
Enrollment: 382 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
Minority Enrollment: 18%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 19% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 42% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 30-34% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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