Pike Road Junior High School

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Pike Road Junior High School ranks 49 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Pike Road Junior High School is a public middle school in Pike Road, Alabama, serving 604 students in grades 7-8. The school is part of the Pike Road City School District, which is ranked 18th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Pike Road Junior High School consistently ranks among the top 50 middle schools in Alabama, with students performing significantly better than the state average in Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. The school has a diverse student population, with 51.49% White, 32.78% African American, 8.77% Hispanic, and 4.47% Asian students. It also performs exceptionally well for its Special Education and Military Connected student populations, ranking 12th and 7th, respectively, among Alabama middle schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Pike Road Junior High School outperforms the Pike Road Intermediate School and significantly outpaces the Montgomery County middle schools in academic achievement. The school has a relatively low percentage of free and reduced-lunch recipients, ranging from 16.13% to 24.83%, in contrast to the Montgomery County middle schools, which have much higher percentages. Additionally, Pike Road Junior High School maintains a lower student-teacher ratio than the Montgomery County middle schools.

Detail:

Public 7-8

696 Georgia Washington Road
Pike Road, AL 36064

(334) 420-5340

District: Pike Road City

SchoolDigger Rank:
49^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Students who attend Pike Road Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Pike Road High School

Feeder schools for Pike Road Junior High School:

Elementary:

Pike Road Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.8

Number of students: 429

Racial breakdown:

White:

50.1%

African American:

36.1%

Hispanic:

7.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 28.4%

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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.15. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Pike Road Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Road Junior High School 49^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Pike Road Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Pike Road City:

SchoolDigger ranks Pike Road City 18^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	84.51	42^nd	440	90.5%
2022	87.86	40^th	432	90.7%
2023	86.77	44^th	437	89.9%
2024	85.15	49^th	442	88.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.83	19^th	94	79.8%
2024	40.27	51^st	106	51.9%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	44.90	127^th	274	53.6%
2022	61.79	54^th	256	78.9%
2023	71.87	37^th	281	86.8%
2024	90.46	12^th	281	95.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	70.49	76^th	415	81.7%
2022	52.74	186^th	421	55.8%
2023	56.13	155^th	410	62.2%
2024	54.54	177^th	437	59.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	84.45	38^th	415	90.8%
2022	88.98	28^th	423	93.4%
2023	87.49	37^th	417	91.1%
2024	80.42	54^th	426	87.3%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2022	80.33	4^th	26	84.6%
2023	57.38	10^th	26	61.5%
2024	78.61	7^th	32	78.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	80.65	50^th	418	88.0%
2022	82.84	49^th	427	88.5%
2023	82.88	52^nd	419	87.6%
2024	85.58	46^th	428	89.3%

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Rank History for Asian students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	44.14	15^th	22	31.8%
2022	43.07	12^th	18	33.3%
2023	37.91	12^th	15	20.0%
2024	29.23	16^th	20	20.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	80.06	34^th	266	87.2%
2022	84.21	28^th	271	89.7%
2023	80.10	34^th	263	87.1%
2024	79.36	26^th	269	90.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	71.06	24^th	154	84.4%
2022	82.83	17^th	157	89.2%
2023	78.54	26^th	166	84.3%
2024	55.71	51^st	164	68.9%

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Rank History for White students at Pike Road Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	86.72	31^st	369	91.6%
2022	86.72	33^rd	376	91.2%
2023	87.87	35^th	370	90.5%
2024	88.38	31^st	373	91.7%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Thursday, September 26, 2024

As a parent, I’m concerned that this junior high prioritizes athletics and image over academics, especially in the honors program. Despite parents providing clear evidence of teacher incompetence, the administration's solution is always to suggest a parent-teacher conference. It's the administration's responsibility to ensure teachers are doing their jobs effectively—this should not be pushed onto parents.

This lack of quality teaching is detrimental to students who depend on honors-level courses to prepare them for future academic challenges. Without competent instruction, students miss out on essential skills and critical thinking development. It raises serious doubts about whether our children are in the right academic environment to grow and succeed. The administration needs to take responsibility and ensure students receive the education they deserve. I would not recommend moving here unless you have a football player or cheerleader with little interest in college readiness. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Pike Road Junior High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2021	282	197	27	58	0	0	23	587
2022	314	198	38	57	3	1	9	620
2023	311	198	27	53	2	0	13	604
2024	215	155	20	32	0	0	7	429

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Pike Road Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	587	21.0	27.9	24.5
2022	620	21.0	29.5	16.1
2023	604	32.5	18.5	24.8
2024	429	24.0	17.8	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Pike Road Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	587	21.0	27.9	24.5
2022	620	21.0	29.5	16.1
2023	604	32.5	18.5	24.8
2024	429	24.0	17.8	28.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Pike Road Junior High School	Public	7-8	696 Georgia Washington Road	Pike Road	36064	Montgomery County	Pike Road City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 420-5340	429	24	17.8	28.4%	215 (50.1%)	155 (36.1%)	32 (7.5%)	20 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	85.1	49^th of 442 public middle schools	88.9%		86.8	44^th of 437 public middle schools	89.9%	5				39.7	41.6		58.6				59.9	64.8
Carr Middle School	Public	6-8	1610 Ray Thorington Road	Montgomery	36117	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 244-4005	725	36	20.1	57.5%	33 (4.6%)	606 (83.6%)	20 (2.8%)	48 (6.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (2.1%)	24.5	341^st of 442 public middle schools	22.9%		23.6	349^th of 437 public middle schools	20.1%	8			16.3	5.5	9.7		20.1			45.4	32.5	35.4	$7,914	$1,089	$6,774
Pike Road Intermediate School	Public	4-6	4710 Pike Road	Pike Road	36064	Montgomery County	Pike Road City	No	No	No	No	(334) 420-5360	605	34	18.0	26.0%	337 (55.7%)	169 (27.9%)	52 (8.6%)	36 (6.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)								(n/a)	48.1	56.8	50.0			65.1		73.4	80.2	70.9			$7,719	$80	$7,628
LEAD Academy Building B	Public, Charter	4-8	2897 Eastern Blvd	Montgomery	36116	Montgomery County	LEAD Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(334) 451-3127	378	11	34.3	80.4%	12 (3.2%)	353 (93.4%)	5 (1.3%)	3 (0.8%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (0.8%)	22.3	351^st of 442 public middle schools	20.6%		28.2	329^th of 437 public middle schools	24.7%	22	2.6	1.6	6.7	9.9	1.5	10.4	19.4	32.5	35.5	34.8	40.9	40.3
Brewbaker Middle School	Public	6-8	4425 Brewbaker Dr	Montgomery	36116	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 284-8008	861	42	20.5	91.3%	16 (1.9%)	676 (78.5%)	129 (15.0%)	2 (0.2%)	26 (3.0%)	3 (0.3%)	9 (1.0%)	9.7	420^th of 442 public middle schools	5.0%		9.4	415^th of 437 public middle schools	5.0%	5			3.8	1.8	3.1		13.7			16.5	17.2	25.6	$8,965	$1,833	$7,081
Goodwyn Middle School	Public	6-8	209 Perry Hill Rd	Montgomery	36109	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 260-1021	757	34	22.2	83.6%	40 (5.3%)	618 (81.6%)	84 (11.1%)	4 (0.5%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.1%)	7.8	433^rd of 442 public middle schools	2.0%		8.3	422^nd of 437 public middle schools	3.4%	11			4.3	2.0	1.4		8.2			15.4	17.6	17.0	$7,971	$1,400	$6,520
Redland Middle School	Public	5-8	184 Rodney Lane	Wetumpka	36093	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 567-1200	577	29	19.8	42.3%	401 (69.5%)	122 (21.1%)	17 (2.9%)	5 (0.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	29 (5.0%)	85.1	50^th of 442 public middle schools	88.7%					(n/a)		58.4	56.1	35.2	40.6		45.1		73.0	72.2	70.3	66.4
McKee Middle School	Public	6-8	4017 McInnis Road	Montgomery	36116	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 284-7528	599	32	18.7	93.7%	2 (0.3%)	563 (94.0%)	30 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	12.8	392^nd of 442 public middle schools	11.3%		12.7	386^th of 437 public middle schools	11.7%	6			8.2	6.3	6.6		10.4			21.9	26.7	23.7	$11,093	$3,546	$7,496
Capitol Heights Middle School	Public	6-8	116 Federal Dr	Montgomery	36107	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 260-1000	619	30	20.6	96.6%	13 (2.1%)	392 (63.3%)	204 (33.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	6.4	440^th of 442 public middle schools	0.5%		7	428^th of 437 public middle schools	2.1%	12			3.0	0.5	0.0		6.7			13.6	13.2	11.5	$9,595	$2,023	$7,521
Floyd Middle School	Public, Magnet	6-8	3444 Lebron Rd	Montgomery	36111	Montgomery County	Montgomery County	No	Yes	No	No	(334) 284-7130	501	24	21.0	33.9%	57 (11.4%)	385 (76.8%)	29 (5.8%)	17 (3.4%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	6 (1.2%)	87.7	40^th of 442 public middle schools	91.0%		79.1	66^th of 437 public middle schools	84.9%	26			48.6	29.8	37.4		67.7			71.1	72.8	79.4	$7,969	$644	$7,274

Frequently Asked Questions about Pike Road Junior High School

Is Pike Road Junior High School a good school?

Pike Road Junior High School ranks 49^th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Pike Road Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 429 students attended Pike Road Junior High School.

What district is Pike Road Junior High School in?

Pike Road City

What is the racial makeup of Pike Road Junior High School?

Students at Pike Road Junior High School are 50% White, 36% African American, 7% Hispanic, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

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Students who attend Pike Road Junior High School usually go on to attend Pike Road High School

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