East Gate Middle School in Ozark, AL serves 399 students in grades 5 and 6 with a student鈥搕eacher ratio of 15:1, which has remained stable over the last five years.
Math proficiency is 20%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30% and the Ozark City district average of 25%, showing a decline from 35% in 2019.
Reading proficiency is 25%, lower than the state average of 47% and district average of 40%, remaining consistently below both averages in recent years.
Science proficiency stands at 25%, higher than the state average of 38% and district average of 27%, showing stable but below鈥揳verage performance.
Enrollment and socioeconomic demographics remained steady with 48% of students eligible for free lunch and 8% for reduced鈥損rice lunch, and no significant changes in minority enrollment or total student population.
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Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
399 students
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend East Gate Middle School?
399 students attend East Gate Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of East Gate Middle School students are White, 44% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of East Gate Middle School?
East Gate Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does East Gate Middle School offer ?
East Gate Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is East Gate Middle School part of?
East Gate Middle School is part of Ozark City School District.
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