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Lisman Junior High School (Closed 2005)

P O Box 127
Lisman, AL 36912
Lisman Junior High School in Lisman, Alabama, closed in 2005 and last served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 193 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 13:1 before closure.
The school had a predominantly Black student population at 98.4%, with 81% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency fluctuated significantly over the years, falling below the state average in most recent reports, with 15% proficiency in 2023 compared to a state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency showed a decline over time, with 30% proficiency in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was notably low, at 10% in 2022, compared to the state average of 38%.
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
15 teachers
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Lisman Junior High School?
193 students attend Lisman Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lisman Junior High School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Lisman Junior High School offer ?
Lisman Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lisman Junior High School part of?
Lisman Junior High School is part of Choctaw County School District.

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