Tipton Durant Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools overall in 2023, with a state rank around #1225, showing no notable district rank changes recently.
Math proficiency stood at 5% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency ranged between 10–14%, also lower than the state average of approximately 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 6–9%, below the state average.
Enrollment declined from around 490 students in 1999 to 182 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 91%, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need over time.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 182 students in 2023 and had a student–teacher ratio of 26:1, higher than historical ratios, indicating larger class sizes.
Minority enrollment was consistently high at 98%, with Black (not Hispanic) students comprising the vast majority, and the school remained Title I eligible, indicating a high proportion of low–income families.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Tipton Durant Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
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Tipton Durant Middle School's student population of 182 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 36% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
182 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
Tipton Durant 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 Tipton Durant Middle School is 0.12, 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
#1225 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
26:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
94%
32%
White
2%
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
91%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 Tipton Durant Middle School's ranking?
Tipton Durant Middle School is ranked #1225 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tipton Durant Middle School?
182 students attend Tipton Durant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Tipton Durant Middle School students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tipton Durant Middle School?
Tipton Durant Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tipton Durant Middle School offer ?
Tipton Durant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tipton Durant Middle School part of?
Tipton Durant Middle School is part of Dallas County School District.
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