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Gadsden Middle School vs. Sansom Middle School

Should you attend Gadsden Middle School or Sansom Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Gadsden Middle School
612 Tracy St
Gadsden, AL 35901
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Sansom Middle School
2210 W Meighan Blvd
Gadsden, AL 35904
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
Overview
Gadsden Middle School ranked #682 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #556 in 2021, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among Union County NJ high schools.
Math proficiency was 21%, lower than the state average of 30% in 2023, while reading proficiency was 45%, approximately equal to the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 467 students in grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, and 73% of students were minorities, reflecting a sustained high level of socioeconomic need with 72% eligible for free lunch in 2023.
Minority enrollment included 216 Black (non–Hispanic) students and 113 Hispanic students, while total enrollment remained stable around 460–470 students over recent years.
Graduation rates fluctuated around 80% from 2013 to 2023, consistently below the Alabama state average of about 88%.
Sansom Middle School ranked #858 in Alabama in 2023, showing fluctuations in state rank over recent years with a low point at #1124 in 2013 and a high at #645 in 2018.
In 2023, math proficiency was 14%, lower than the state average of 30%, reading proficiency was 40%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged 20–24%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 395 students in 2017 to 338 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 58% and 79% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating sustained high socioeconomic needs.
Sansom Middle School served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 338 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, compared to district middle schools with ratios of 15:1 to 19:1.
Graduation rate was 80% in 2023, below the Alabama state average of 88% and the district rate of 84% for that year.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
467 students
338 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Gadsden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sansom Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gadsden Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sansom Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
21 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Gadsden Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sansom Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Gadsden Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sansom Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#682 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#858 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Gadsden Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sansom Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
14%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sansom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sansom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Gadsden Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sansom Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Gadsden Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sansom Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
151
86
Grade 7 Students
163
135
Grade 8 Students
153
117

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sansom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sansom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
24%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sansom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
47%
35%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sansom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
27%
42%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sansom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Gadsden Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sansom Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Gadsden City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Gadsden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sansom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
79%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Gadsden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sansom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Gadsden Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sansom Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Gadsden City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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