Semmes Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama middle schools in 2023, with an overall state rank of #851, showing a general decline from a rank of #670 in 2016.
Math proficiency was 15% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 39%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency stood at 30%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 1,498 students in 2021 to 1,318 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 39% and 62% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a socioeconomic shift since 2018 when free lunch eligibility was 39%.
The school serves grades 6–8 with approximately 1,259 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 as of the latest data, compared to a higher ratio of 23:1 in 2022.
Graduation rates ranged from 85% to 94% between 2019 and 2023, generally slightly below the state average, which was 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,259 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Semmes Middle School's student population of 1,259 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 66 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,259 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
66 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Seek Excellence in Everything We Do
Semmes 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 Semmes Middle School is 0.56, 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
#851 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
11%
Black
25%
32%
White
61%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Semmes Middle School's ranking?
Semmes Middle School is ranked #851 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Semmes Middle School often compared to?
Semmes Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bernice J Causey 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 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Semmes Middle School?
1,259 students attend Semmes Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Semmes Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Semmes Middle School?
Semmes Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Semmes Middle School offer ?
Semmes Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Semmes Middle School part of?
Semmes Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Semmes Middle School located?
Semmes Middle School is located in the Azalea neighborhood of Semmes, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Azalea.
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