Is White Plains Middle School a good school?

White Plains Middle School ranks 65 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend White Plains Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 391 students attended White Plains Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of White Plains Middle School?

Students at White Plains Middle School are 78% White, 13% Hispanic, 6% African American, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of White Plains Middle School attend?

Students who attend White Plains Middle School usually go on to attend White Plains High School

White Plains Middle School

Summary:

White Plains Middle School is a public middle school in Anniston, Alabama, serving 402 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Calhoun County School District, which is ranked 47 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

White Plains Middle School consistently outperforms the county and state averages in academic proficiency, with significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts (ELA) across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 5th grade ELA proficiency was 81.52% compared to 64.11% in the county and 63.07% statewide. The school has also maintained a strong statewide ranking, placing 65th out of 442 middle schools in Alabama and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Additionally, the school has shown impressive performance across various student subgroups, including Hispanic, White, Special Education, and Low Socioeconomic Status students.

Compared to nearby middle schools, such as Alexandria Middle School and Saks Middle School, White Plains Middle School consistently outperforms these schools in academic proficiency, statewide ranking, and student subgroup performance. This suggests that White Plains Middle School is a high-performing institution within the region. While the school has maintained a high level of academic excellence, there may be opportunities for improvement in supporting the performance of English Language Learner (ELL) students.

Detail:

Public 5-8

5800 Al Highway 9
Anniston, AL 36207

(256) 741-4700

District: Calhoun County

SchoolDigger Rank:
65^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,745

Students who attend White Plains Middle School usually attend:

High:

White Plains High School

Feeder schools for White Plains Middle School:

Elementary:

White Plains Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 391

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.3%

Hispanic:

12.5%

African American:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details White Plains Middle School ranks better than 85.3% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 79.63. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.3%), Hispanic (12.5%), African American (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at White Plains Middle School is 18.4. (See more...)

Compare White Plains Middle School employs 21.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at White Plains Middle School is $8,745.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

White Plains Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks White Plains Middle School 65^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See White Plains Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Calhoun County:

SchoolDigger ranks Calhoun County 47^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2009	64.15	136^th	425	68.0%
2010	73.71	94^th	435	78.4%
2011	68.86	126^th	435	71.0%
2012	79.16	55^th	436	87.4%
2013	80.36	40^th	436	90.8%
2014	83.05	46^th	438	89.5%
2015	91.50	32^nd	430	92.6%
2016	84.67	47^th	432	89.1%
2017	87.07	37^th	432	91.4%
2018	81.67	57^th	423	86.5%
2019	81.96	59^th	437	86.5%
2021	71.02	83^rd	440	81.1%
2022	64.44	123^rd	432	71.5%
2023	75.36	78^th	437	82.2%
2024	79.63	65^th	442	85.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	31.97	73^rd	94	22.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	69.38	27^th	195	86.2%
2018	63.89	47^th	223	78.9%
2019	77.47	22^nd	254	91.3%
2021	54.66	85^th	274	69.0%
2022	43.18	127^th	256	50.4%
2023	59.80	72^nd	281	74.4%
2024	66.11	50^th	281	82.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	84.96	24^th	349	93.1%
2018	70.85	92^nd	396	76.8%
2019	77.51	52^nd	396	86.9%
2021	68.59	88^th	415	78.8%
2022	56.89	151^st	421	64.1%
2023	73.07	69^th	410	83.2%
2024	83.12	44^th	437	89.9%

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Rank History for Female students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	86.65	32^nd	380	91.6%
2018	84.95	41^st	392	89.5%
2019	85.70	38^th	399	90.5%
2021	69.47	85^th	415	79.5%
2022	62.13	133^rd	423	68.6%
2023	65.80	114^th	417	72.7%
2024	78.56	64^th	426	85.0%

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Rank History for Male students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	83.70	41^st	380	89.2%
2018	74.81	70^th	397	82.4%
2019	76.48	62^nd	399	84.5%
2021	69.77	87^th	418	79.2%
2022	63.36	117^th	427	72.6%
2023	80.34	56^th	419	86.6%
2024	77.68	66^th	428	84.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	31.78	107^th	154	30.5%
2022	47.36	80^th	157	49.0%
2023	55.25	63^rd	166	62.0%
2024	70.15	33^rd	164	79.9%

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Rank History for White students at White Plains Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.75	56^th	247	77.3%
2018	69.71	67^th	331	79.8%
2019	69.96	69^th	343	79.9%
2021	61.63	104^th	369	71.8%
2022	47.94	172^nd	376	54.3%
2023	60.90	111^th	370	70.0%
2024	67.95	87^th	373	76.7%

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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 student
Wednesday, September 5, 2018

I go here! It is an amazing school and I recommomend it to anybody who wants to move into the area. Great education, nice staff, and they challenge you. If you are good at something, they will put you into a higher class. Thank you soo much, White Plains Middle School staff! Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Tuesday, September 21, 2010

WhitePlains Middle School is the best in academics,loyalty,fairness,supportability,and the list goes on have been here since my daughter was in 4th grade and I wouldn't change nothing.The staff here are very creative when it comes to teaching our students and making it clear that there concern is our kids education

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Enrollment information for White Plains Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2008	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	0
2009	387	33	0	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	429
2010	417	30	1	17	0	n/a	n/a	1	466
2011	461	28	1	14	1	0	1	0	506
2012	408	30	1	17	2	0	2	0	460
2013	410	22	2	22	2	1	0	0	459
2014	417	32	1	29	2	1	3	0	485
2015	418	30	1	20	1	1	1	0	472
2016	406	34	0	17	0	0	3	0	460
2017	384	33	2	25	0	0	5	0	449
2018	354	27	5	29	1	1	0	0	417
2019	330	31	6	38	1	1	0	0	407
2020	343	34	2	53	1	2	0	0	435
2021	321	36	0	49	2	0	0	0	408
2022	310	23	2	55	1	0	0	0	391
2023	300	30	4	61	2	0	5	0	402
2024	306	25	5	49	2	0	4	0	391

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 White Plains Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	429	19.8	21.5	38
2010	466	32.0	14.5	44.9
2011	506	36.0	14.0	42.9
2012	460	27.0	17.0	42.8
2013	459	32.0	14.3	37
2014	485	27.0	17.9	41.6
2015	472	26.0	18.1	43.2
2016	460	24.0	19.1	41.7
2017	449	24.0	18.7	42.5
2018	417	21.5	19.3	40.5
2019	407	20.8	19.5	41.3
2020	435	20.5	21.2	42.8
2021	408	20.6	19.8	42.6
2022	391	21.0	18.6	33.8
2023	402	19.4	20.6	54.7
2024	391	21.2	18.4	57.3

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 White Plains Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2008	0	0.0	0.0	n/a
2009	429	19.8	21.5	38
2010	466	32.0	14.5	44.9
2011	506	36.0	14.0	42.9
2012	460	27.0	17.0	42.8
2013	459	32.0	14.3	37
2014	485	27.0	17.9	41.6
2015	472	26.0	18.1	43.2
2016	460	24.0	19.1	41.7
2017	449	24.0	18.7	42.5
2018	417	21.5	19.3	40.5
2019	407	20.8	19.5	41.3
2020	435	20.5	21.2	42.8
2021	408	20.6	19.8	42.6
2022	391	21.0	18.6	33.8
2023	402	19.4	20.6	54.7
2024	391	21.2	18.4	57.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for White Plains Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,018 (11.6%)	$7,681 (87.8%)	$8,745

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on White Plains Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 59^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 78^th of 437 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (White Plains Middle School)	71.7	17.5	54.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)	41.3	23.9	17.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (White Plains Middle School)	65.7	47.7	18%
6th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)	46.6	32.2	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (White Plains Middle School)	67.3	22.5	44.8%
7th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)	42.6	17.5	25.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (White Plains Middle School)	45.7	19.1	26.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Calhoun County)	35.7	14.7	21%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	407	402	1.2%
African American	31	30	3.2%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	6	4	33.3%
Hispanic	38	61	60.5%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	330	300	9.1%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	41.3%	54.7%	13.4%

Schools Near White Plains Middle School

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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 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th 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
White Plains Middle School	Public	5-8	5800 Al Highway 9	Anniston	36207	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4700	391	21	18.4	57.3%	306 (78.3%)	25 (6.4%)	49 (12.5%)	5 (1.3%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.0%)	79.6	65^th of 442 public middle schools	85.3%		75.4	78^th of 437 public middle schools	82.2%	13	33.3	19.6	44.1	37.9	56.9	81.5	65.9	74.7	67.8	$8,745	$1,018	$7,681
Cleburne County Middle School	Public	5-7	661 Duke Drive	Heflin	36264	Cleburne County	Cleburne County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 463-2405	254	14	18.5	70.1%	223 (87.8%)	15 (5.9%)	11 (4.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.0%)	77.9	71^st of 442 public middle schools	83.9%		76.6	73^rd of 437 public middle schools	83.3%	2	24.1	49.3	21.5			71.2	72.1	67.2		$8,654	$1,485	$7,035
Anniston Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Anniston City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 231-5020	394	20	19.7	91.1%	26 (6.6%)	325 (82.5%)	19 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (6.1%)	14.1	381^st of 442 public middle schools	13.8%		11.9	398^th of 437 public middle schools	8.9%	17		8.3	2.7	7.6	11.3		31.7	21.2	31.0	$13,119	$3,040	$10,075
Saks Middle School	Public	5-8	4400 McClellan Blvd	Anniston	36206	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 741-7400	301	19	15.5	86.4%	116 (38.5%)	144 (47.8%)	36 (12.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)								(n/a)										$9,554	$2,122	$7,386
Alexandria Middle School	Public	5-8	80 Railroad Dr	Alexandria	36250	Calhoun County	Calhoun County	No	No	No	No	(256) 741-4500	494	28	17.7	67.8%	409 (82.8%)	48 (9.7%)	20 (4.0%)	6 (1.2%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	8 (1.6%)	58.3	156^th of 442 public middle schools	64.7%		57.1	167^th of 437 public middle schools	61.8%	11	17.0	22.3	18.8	16.0	56.8	61.6	57.9	55.5	56.0	$8,103	$842	$7,166
Piedmont Middle School	Public	6-8	401 N Main St	Piedmont	36272	Calhoun County	Piedmont City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 447-6165	236	15	15.3	68.2%	191 (80.9%)	21 (8.9%)	5 (2.1%)	2 (0.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.8%)	92.7	30^th of 442 public middle schools	93.2%		89.1	34^th of 437 public middle schools	92.2%	4		64.6	55.4	43.8	54.4		73.1	73.4	78.8	$7,714	$880	$6,829
CE Hanna School	Public	5-6	1111 Watson Rd	Hobson City	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 241-3896	560	43	13.0	73.2%	251 (44.8%)	155 (27.7%)	110 (19.6%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	27 (4.8%)								(n/a)	42.9	35.6				74.0	54.7			$9,502	$1,565	$7,917
Oxford Middle School	Public	7-8	1750 Highway 78 W	Oxford	36203	Calhoun County	Oxford City	No	No	No	No	(256) 241-3816	586	43	13.6	69.8%	278 (47.4%)	174 (29.7%)	99 (16.9%)	12 (2.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	21 (3.6%)	67.5	110^th of 442 public middle schools	75.1%		72	92^nd of 437 public middle schools	78.9%	18			27.8	21.8	42.3			62.4	57.4	$10,003	$1,320	$8,663

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