West Blocton Middle School vs. Centreville Middle School
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School Overview
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West Blocton Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
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Overview
West Blocton Middle School ranked #720 in Alabama in 2023, showing a general decline from its peak rank of #622 in 2016, placing it in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 42%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 30% to 34%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 529 students in 2013 to 382 students in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 18%; students eligible for free lunch rose to 57% in 2023, indicating increased socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 5–8 with 382 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1, maintaining a relatively low ratio compared to district averages, supporting student attention.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching approximately 90% from 2013 to 2023, surpassing the Alabama state graduation rate near 88%.
Centreville Middle School ranked #1002 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #695 in 2016, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency at the school was 13% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 26%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 485 students in 2021 to 425 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 51% to 65%, indicating rising socioeconomic need among the student population.
The school serves grades 5 through 8 with an enrollment of 429 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, slightly higher than prior years.
Minority enrollment stood at 45%, composed mainly of 159 Black (not Hispanic) and 25 Hispanic students among the total student body of 429 at this Union County AL middle school.
Grades Offered
5-8
5-8
Total Students
382 students
429 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
54% | 46%
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
23 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#720 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1002 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
13%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
26%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
15-19%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 5 Students
103
92
Grade 6 Students
88
104
Grade 7 Students
117
130
Grade 8 Students
74
103
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
9%
6%
% Black
6%
37%
% White
82%
55%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
