Douglas Middle School, a Title I eligible Alabama middle school serving grades 6–8, ranked #786 in the state in 2023, reflecting a decline from its peak rank of #388 in 2013.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a significant decline from 91% in 2013; reading proficiency was 43%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 45% to 49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable around 500 students with a student–teacher ratio improving from 21:1 in 2022 to 18:1 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch stayed near 52%, indicating consistent socioeconomic challenges.
Minority enrollment was approximately 50%, including 231 Hispanic students and 10 Black (not Hispanic) students, highlighting a diverse student body in this Union County AL middle school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 506 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Douglas Middle School's student population of 506 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
506 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
School Calendar
Douglas Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Douglas Middle School is 0.54, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#786 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
2%
32%
White
50%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Douglas Middle School's ranking?
Douglas Middle School is ranked #786 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Douglas Middle School often compared to?
Douglas Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Boaz Middle School, Guntersville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Douglas Middle School?
506 students attend Douglas Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Douglas Middle School students are White, 46% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Douglas Middle School?
Douglas Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Douglas Middle School offer ?
Douglas Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Douglas Middle School part of?
Douglas Middle School is part of Marshall County School District.
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