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.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 338 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Sansom Middle School's student population of 338 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
338 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
Sansom 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 Sansom Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#858 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
20%
11%
Black
35%
32%
White
42%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What is Sansom Middle School's ranking?
Sansom Middle School is ranked #858 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sansom Middle School often compared to?
Sansom Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gadsden Middle School, Litchfield Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sansom Middle School?
338 students attend Sansom Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sansom Middle School students are White, 35% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sansom Middle School?
Sansom Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sansom Middle School offer ?
Sansom Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sansom Middle School part of?
Sansom Middle School is part of Gadsden City School District.
School Reviews5 10/10/2025I love this school it is wonderful for your child to focus and do their work. they will do anything to help your child2 10/10/2025The education is not the best, but it's fun.1 10/10/2025This school is the worst honestly, children squirting koolaid all over the bathroom? Yeah, very bad.Review Sansom Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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The education is not the best, but it's fun.
This school is the worst honestly, children squirting koolaid all over the bathroom? Yeah, very bad.
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