Is Clanton Middle School a good school?

Clanton Middle School ranks 259 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Clanton Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 450 students attended Clanton Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Clanton Middle School?

Students at Clanton Middle School are 62% White, 17% African American, 16% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Clanton Middle School attend?

Students who attend Clanton Middle School usually go on to attend Chilton County High School

Clanton Middle School

Summary:

Clanton Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Clanton, Alabama, with a student population of 478. The school is part of the Chilton County School District, which is ranked 103 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Clanton Middle School faces several academic challenges. Its student performance, as measured by state assessments, is generally lower than the state and county averages, with only 16.67% of 7th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.6% and the Chilton County average of 13.89%. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student subgroups, with Jemison Middle School outperforming Clanton Middle School in both Mathematics and English. Additionally, the school's statewide ranking and SchoolDigger rating have declined over the years, from a high of 133rd out of 438 Alabama middle schools and a 3-star rating in 2013-2014 to a ranking of 259th out of 442 Alabama middle schools and a 2-star rating in 2023-2024.

Clanton Middle School's high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.95% in 2020-2021 to 73.85% in 2022-2023, suggests a high proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, which may contribute to the school's academic challenges. The school also needs to focus on improving the academic outcomes of its special education population, which ranks 205th out of 281 Alabama middle schools in 2023-2024. However, the school's ELL students perform relatively better, ranking 18th out of 106 Alabama middle schools in 2023-2024, indicating that the school may be effectively supporting its ELL population.

Detail:

Public 7-8

835 Temple Road
Clanton, AL 35045

(205) 280-2750

District: Chilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
259^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,429

Students who attend Clanton Middle School usually attend:

High:	Chilton County High School
	Jemison High School

Feeder schools for Clanton Middle School:

Elementary:	Clanton Elementary School
	Jemison Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.5

Number of students: 450

Racial breakdown:

White:

61.6%

African American:

16.9%

Hispanic:

16.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 75.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Clanton Middle School ranks worse than 58.6% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 41.35. (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 Student population at Clanton Middle School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (61.6%), African American (16.9%), Hispanic (16%). (See more...)

Compare Details 75.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chilton County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Clanton Middle School is 19.5, which is the 2^nd best among 2 middle schools in the Chilton County School District. (See more...)

Compare Clanton Middle School employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Clanton Middle School is $8,429, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Chilton County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Clanton Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Clanton Middle School 259^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Clanton Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Chilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Chilton County 103^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Clanton Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	24.08	332^nd	407	18.4%
2005	23.87	342^nd	415	17.6%
2006	43.16	248^th	409	39.4%
2007	55.51	187^th	412	54.6%
2008	38.84	284^th	417	31.9%
2009	44.45	257^th	425	39.5%
2010	47.31	250^th	435	42.5%
2011	49.75	239^th	435	45.1%
2012	63.10	157^th	436	64.0%
2013	61.06	167^th	436	61.7%
2014	63.12	133^rd	438	69.6%
2015	60.05	142^nd	430	67.0%
2016	50.17	205^th	432	52.5%
2017	44.74	238^th	432	44.9%
2018	55.77	174^th	423	58.9%
2019	59.36	165^th	437	62.2%
2021	34.20	298^th	440	32.3%
2022	44.70	232^nd	432	46.3%
2023	35.58	286^th	437	34.6%
2024	41.35	259^th	442	41.4%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	10.26	58^th	61	4.9%
2022	19.00	51^st	60	15.0%
2023	26.54	55^th	72	23.6%
2024	33.05	51^st	78	34.6%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	27.44	24^th	31	22.6%
2021	24.16	68^th	70	2.9%
2022	20.50	77^th	81	4.9%
2023	45.11	38^th	94	59.6%
2024	63.95	18^th	106	83.0%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	20.57	179^th	195	8.2%
2018	35.47	154^th	223	30.9%
2019	39.42	150^th	254	40.9%
2021	41.34	147^th	274	46.4%
2022	44.14	120^th	256	53.1%
2023	18.86	269^th	281	4.3%
2024	32.37	205^th	281	27.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.32	251^st	349	28.1%
2018	51.06	195^th	396	50.8%
2019	56.11	156^th	396	60.6%
2021	32.43	289^th	415	30.4%
2022	43.81	227^th	421	46.1%
2023	36.01	274^th	410	33.2%
2024	39.11	269^th	437	38.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	41.94	232^nd	380	38.9%
2018	56.09	171^st	392	56.4%
2019	50.35	207^th	399	48.1%
2021	32.19	295^th	415	28.9%
2022	43.21	238^th	423	43.7%
2023	36.36	268^th	417	35.7%
2024	38.55	270^th	426	36.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	44.74	208^th	380	45.3%
2018	54.38	174^th	397	56.2%
2019	57.24	159^th	399	60.2%
2021	35.17	278^th	418	33.5%
2022	44.18	225^th	427	47.3%
2023	34.65	281^st	419	32.9%
2024	42.27	239^th	428	44.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.66	171^st	205	16.6%
2018	29.35	178^th	247	27.9%
2019	28.53	196^th	252	22.2%
2021	29.20	194^th	266	27.1%
2022	20.03	247^th	271	8.9%
2023	25.50	216^th	263	17.9%
2024	29.50	194^th	269	27.9%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	23.34	90^th	108	16.7%
2018	40.80	62^nd	113	45.1%
2019	51.38	54^th	124	56.5%
2021	22.94	131^st	154	14.9%
2022	31.46	109^th	157	30.6%
2023	35.28	102^nd	166	38.6%
2024	43.22	80^th	164	51.2%

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Rank History for White students at Clanton Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.68	167^th	247	32.4%
2018	49.04	162^nd	331	51.1%
2019	46.91	158^th	343	53.9%
2021	31.82	258^th	369	30.1%
2022	44.60	182^nd	376	51.6%
2023	28.16	283^rd	370	23.5%
2024	38.89	226^th	373	39.4%

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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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Enrollment information for Clanton Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	772	772
1989	650	131	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	782
1990	669	147	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1991	627	141	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	770
1992	626	149	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	777
1993	616	149	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	767
1994	608	139	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	748
1995	590	145	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
1996	590	145	1	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	739
1997	606	151	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	759
1998	589	161	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	753
1999	579	164	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	0	749
2000	602	161	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	781
2001	556	170	2	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	743
2002	447	128	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2003	447	128	3	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	595
2004	458	123	5	19	0	n/a	n/a	0	605
2005	497	125	8	29	0	n/a	n/a	0	659
2006	503	126	3	32	0	n/a	n/a	0	664
2007	505	131	4	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	667
2008	497	127	6	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	666
2009	476	130	2	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	644
2010	499	112	3	37	2	n/a	n/a	0	653
2011	494	97	7	31	2	0	0	0	631
2012	488	106	7	29	2	0	1	0	633
2013	503	98	5	38	0	0	6	0	650
2014	514	106	3	49	0	0	10	0	682
2015	545	92	8	35	0	0	20	0	700
2016	517	121	6	37	1	0	22	0	704
2017	487	123	6	39	1	0	20	0	676
2018	460	112	5	57	1	0	14	0	649
2019	406	113	8	73	2	0	17	0	619
2020	405	111	7	96	2	0	30	0	651
2021	251	80	8	64	0	0	27	0	430
2022	285	74	4	62	1	0	18	0	444
2023	289	79	2	74	1	0	33	0	478
2024	277	76	2	72	0	0	23	0	450

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 Clanton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	36.0	21.4	0
1989	782	36.0	21.7	n/a
1990	818	38.0	21.5	0
1991	770	39.0	19.7	n/a
1992	777	37.0	21.0	n/a
1993	767	39.0	19.7	n/a
1994	748	36.8	20.3	n/a
1995	739	36.9	20.0	n/a
1996	739	36.9	20.0	n/a
1997	759	36.0	21.1	35.7
1998	753	38.3	19.7	32.4
1999	749	42.0	17.8	43.5
2000	781	43.0	18.2	44.2
2001	743	42.0	17.7	42.3
2002	595	29.5	20.2	46.6
2003	595	29.5	20.2	46.6
2004	605	32.5	18.6	53.7
2005	659	33.0	20.0	55.1
2006	664	34.0	19.5	52.9
2007	667	34.1	19.6	49.8
2008	666	33.8	19.7	52
2009	644	35.2	18.1	55
2010	653	50.1	13.0	57.9
2011	631	56.2	11.2	58
2012	633	34.7	18.2	60.2
2013	650	48.4	13.4	63.8
2014	682	30.3	22.5	64.1
2015	700	35.0	20.0	54.4
2016	704	35.0	20.1	61.8
2017	676	34.3	19.6	61.8
2018	649	25.0	25.9	60.4
2019	619	35.0	17.6	59.5
2020	651	33.0	19.7	67.3
2021	430	20.9	20.5	54
2022	444	20.0	22.2	57.7
2023	478	24.0	19.9	73.8
2024	450	23.0	19.5	75.3

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 Clanton Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	772	36.0	21.4	0
1989	782	36.0	21.7	n/a
1990	818	38.0	21.5	0
1991	770	39.0	19.7	n/a
1992	777	37.0	21.0	n/a
1993	767	39.0	19.7	n/a
1994	748	36.8	20.3	n/a
1995	739	36.9	20.0	n/a
1996	739	36.9	20.0	n/a
1997	759	36.0	21.1	35.7
1998	753	38.3	19.7	32.4
1999	749	42.0	17.8	43.5
2000	781	43.0	18.2	44.2
2001	743	42.0	17.7	42.3
2002	595	29.5	20.2	46.6
2003	595	29.5	20.2	46.6
2004	605	32.5	18.6	53.7
2005	659	33.0	20.0	55.1
2006	664	34.0	19.5	52.9
2007	667	34.1	19.6	49.8
2008	666	33.8	19.7	52
2009	644	35.2	18.1	55
2010	653	50.1	13.0	57.9
2011	631	56.2	11.2	58
2012	633	34.7	18.2	60.2
2013	650	48.4	13.4	63.8
2014	682	30.3	22.5	64.1
2015	700	35.0	20.0	54.4
2016	704	35.0	20.1	61.8
2017	676	34.3	19.6	61.8
2018	649	25.0	25.9	60.4
2019	619	35.0	17.6	59.5
2020	651	33.0	19.7	67.3
2021	430	20.9	20.5	54
2022	444	20.0	22.2	57.7
2023	478	24.0	19.9	73.8
2024	450	23.0	19.5	75.3

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 Clanton Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,495 (17.7%)	$6,908 (82.0%)	$8,429

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Clanton Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 165^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 286^th of 437 Middle schools	27.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Clanton Middle School)	42	12.4	29.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chilton County)	34.1	10.9	23.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Clanton Middle School)	49.2	10.6	38.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Chilton County)	37.4	10.3	27.1%
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	619	478	22.8%
African American	113	79	30.1%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	8	2	75%
Hispanic	73	74	1.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	406	289	28.8%
Two or More Races	17	33	94.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	59.5%	73.8%	14.4%

Schools Near Clanton 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 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
Clanton Middle School	Public	7-8	835 Temple Road	Clanton	35045	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-2750	450	23	19.5	75.3%	277 (61.6%)	76 (16.9%)	72 (16.0%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (5.1%)	41.4	259^th of 442 public middle schools	41.4%		35.6	286^th of 437 public middle schools	34.6%	27				16.7	11.7		28.5				49.8	46.0	$8,429	$1,495	$6,908
Clanton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	825 Temple Road	Clanton	35045	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-2790	644	31	20.7	81.1%	390 (60.6%)	113 (17.5%)	88 (13.7%)	10 (1.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (6.5%)								(n/a)	31.1	24.3	31.0			40.4		57.0	58.8	56.0			$7,731	$1,364	$6,341
Marbury Middle School	Public	6-8	210 County Road 20 East	Marbury	36051	Autauga County	Autauga County	No	No	No	No	(334) 365-3522	445	23	19.3	55.7%	345 (77.5%)	72 (16.2%)	14 (3.1%)	5 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (1.8%)	58.7	155^th of 442 public middle schools	64.9%		62.9	135^th of 437 public middle schools	69.1%	20			31.9	21.5	23.4		34.2			52.6	54.9	61.2	$7,989	$1,049	$6,936
Jemison Middle School	Public	7-8	25095 US Hwy 31	Jemison	35085	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-4840	354	19	18.6	87.9%	156 (44.1%)	18 (5.1%)	168 (47.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.1%)	32.9	307^th of 442 public middle schools	30.5%		23.8	348^th of 437 public middle schools	20.4%	41				7.8	18.2		26.7				31.8	46.5	$7,919	$544	$7,348
Jemison Intermediate School	Public	4-6	1491 County Road 44	Jemison	35085	Chilton County	Chilton County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 280-4840	455	20	22.7	85.9%	217 (47.7%)	34 (7.5%)	189 (41.5%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (2.4%)								(n/a)	14.9	37.8	16.6			28.4		46.2	49.0	52.0			$7,068	$1,387	$5,655

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