Is Jemison Middle School a good school?

Jemison Middle School ranks 307 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Jemison Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Jemison Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Jemison Middle School?

Students at Jemison Middle School are 47% Hispanic, 44% White, 5% African American, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Jemison Middle School attend?

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

Jemison Middle School

Summary:

Jemison Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 7-8 in Jemison, Alabama, with a student population of 360. 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.

Jemison Middle School consistently underperforms compared to the Chilton County and Alabama state averages on standardized tests. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 7.78% of 7th graders were proficient or better in Math, compared to 13.89% in Chilton County and 23.6% statewide. The school has a low statewide ranking, typically in the bottom 30% of Alabama middle schools, and its SchoolDigger rating has fluctuated between 1 and 2 stars out of 5 over the past several years, indicating below-average performance. Jemison Middle School also struggles to support certain student subgroups, with its ranking for White students in the bottom 10% of Alabama middle schools and its ranking for English Language Learners in the bottom 25%.

Jemison Middle School's performance lags behind that of nearby middle schools, such as Clanton Middle School and Thompson Middle School (in Shelby County), which consistently outperform Jemison Middle School on standardized tests and have higher school rankings. Additionally, Jemison Middle School has seen a decrease in its White student population and a significant increase in its percentage of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating potential socioeconomic challenges facing the school community.

Detail:

Public 7-8

25095 US Hwy 31
Jemison, AL 35085

(205) 280-4840

District: Chilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
307^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,919

Students who attend Jemison Middle School usually attend:

High:	Chilton County High School
	Jemison High School

Feeder schools for Jemison Middle School:

Elementary:	Clanton Elementary School
	Jemison Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.6

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

47.5%

White:

44.1%

African American:

5.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 87.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jemison Middle School ranks worse than 69.5% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.85. (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 Jemison Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Chilton County School District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (47.5%), White (44.1%), African American (5.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 87.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Chilton County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jemison Middle School is 18.6, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Chilton County School District! (See more...)

Compare Jemison Middle School employs 19 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jemison Middle School is $7,919, which is the 2^nd highest among 2 middle schools in the Chilton County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jemison Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jemison Middle School 307^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Jemison Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

Native American 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 Jemison Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	28.96	317^th	407	22.1%
2005	34.41	296^th	415	28.7%
2006	53.02	184^th	409	55.0%
2007	45.99	234^th	412	43.2%
2008	42.82	265^th	417	36.5%
2009	41.72	271^st	425	36.2%
2010	48.18	244^th	435	43.9%
2011	60.29	183^rd	435	57.9%
2012	63.52	151^st	436	65.4%
2013	60.00	177^th	436	59.4%
2014	61.50	141^st	438	67.8%
2015	64.33	116^th	430	73.0%
2016	51.13	198^th	432	54.2%
2017	33.27	305^th	432	29.4%
2018	34.80	294^th	423	30.5%
2019	33.38	305^th	437	30.2%
2021	36.84	284^th	440	35.5%
2022	25.70	327^th	432	24.3%
2023	23.80	348^th	437	20.4%
2024	32.85	307^th	442	30.5%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	17.85	55^th	61	9.8%
2022	14.25	55^th	60	8.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	36.22	52^nd	70	25.7%
2022	29.81	65^th	81	19.8%
2023	33.13	70^th	94	25.5%
2024	31.45	81^st	106	23.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	58.24	67^th	223	70.0%
2019	47.58	118^th	254	53.5%
2021	33.42	195^th	274	28.8%
2022	32.17	185^th	256	27.7%
2023	35.75	178^th	281	36.7%
2024	27.23	236^th	281	16.0%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.06	282^nd	349	19.2%
2018	31.56	288^th	396	27.3%
2019	39.69	262^nd	396	33.8%
2021	49.43	200^th	415	51.8%
2022	36.31	276^th	421	34.4%
2023	33.43	286^th	410	30.2%
2024	41.40	256^th	437	41.4%

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Rank History for Female students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	21.32	312^th	380	17.9%
2018	31.21	293^rd	392	25.3%
2019	38.85	268^th	399	32.8%
2021	26.33	325^th	415	21.7%
2022	24.77	327^th	423	22.7%
2023	26.65	322^nd	417	22.8%
2024	38.95	268^th	426	37.1%

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Rank History for Male students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.67	206^th	380	45.8%
2018	38.38	255^th	397	35.8%
2019	29.21	290^th	399	27.3%
2021	47.51	206^th	418	50.7%
2022	26.29	328^th	427	23.2%
2023	22.22	341^st	419	18.6%
2024	27.39	319^th	428	25.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	28.89	194^th	252	23.0%
2022	21.79	237^th	271	12.5%
2023	37.16	155^th	263	41.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	30.91	77^th	108	28.7%
2018	22.55	95^th	113	15.9%
2019	28.74	95^th	124	23.4%
2021	42.19	82^nd	154	46.8%
2022	31.96	107^th	157	31.8%
2023	27.25	123^rd	166	25.9%
2024	46.09	70^th	164	57.3%

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Rank History for Native American students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	30.59	32^nd	44	27.3%
2021	41.02	32^nd	56	42.9%
2022	36.01	42^nd	65	35.4%
2023	37.46	35^th	61	42.6%
2024	52.00	32^nd	69	53.6%

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Rank History for White students at Jemison Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	17.37	229^th	247	7.3%
2018	23.21	276^th	331	16.6%
2019	24.21	284^th	343	17.2%
2021	29.96	268^th	369	27.4%
2022	19.58	330^th	376	12.2%
2023	13.60	348^th	370	5.9%
2024	18.02	327^th	373	12.3%

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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 Jemison Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1999	366	45	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2000	361	43	0	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2001	376	48	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2002	521	58	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2003	521	58	0	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2004	523	69	0	27	0	n/a	n/a	0	619
2005	520	71	0	35	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2006	511	68	1	46	0	n/a	n/a	0	626
2007	525	73	1	63	1	n/a	n/a	0	663
2008	511	67	3	67	0	n/a	n/a	0	648
2009	550	69	2	76	0	n/a	n/a	0	697
2010	521	78	2	100	0	n/a	n/a	2	703
2011	417	58	2	93	2	0	0	0	572
2012	421	44	2	104	3	0	0	0	574
2013	404	47	2	88	2	0	1	0	544
2014	375	42	2	120	0	0	5	0	544
2015	374	40	0	118	0	0	10	0	542
2016	362	30	1	145	0	2	15	0	555
2017	369	36	1	151	0	0	14	0	571
2018	260	14	0	97	1	0	7	0	379
2019	225	27	0	109	5	0	11	0	377
2020	175	26	0	129	0	0	17	0	347
2021	189	25	0	151	1	0	18	0	384
2022	180	25	1	160	1	0	14	0	381
2023	158	21	1	168	2	0	10	0	360
2024	156	18	0	168	1	0	11	0	354

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 Jemison Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	415	21.5	19.3	40.5
2000	411	21.5	19.1	39.4
2001	434	22.5	19.3	41
2002	597	30.5	19.6	41.5
2003	597	30.5	19.6	41.5
2004	619	33.0	18.8	45.4
2005	626	35.0	17.9	50.8
2006	626	34.0	18.4	52.1
2007	663	33.0	20.1	49.6
2008	648	34.6	18.7	50.2
2009	697	33.6	20.6	56.1
2010	703	41.7	16.8	60.3
2011	572	39.2	14.5	61.5
2012	574	37.3	15.3	64.8
2013	544	30.6	17.7	66.7
2014	544	27.2	20.0	68.4
2015	542	28.0	19.3	61.6
2016	555	27.0	20.5	68.5
2017	571	26.7	21.3	68.5
2018	379	5.5	68.9	60.4
2019	377	18.0	20.9	70.8
2020	347	19.0	18.2	77.8
2021	384	17.5	21.9	63
2022	381	19.0	20.0	62.2
2023	360	21.0	17.1	87.8
2024	354	19.0	18.6	87.9

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 Jemison Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	415	21.5	19.3	40.5
2000	411	21.5	19.1	39.4
2001	434	22.5	19.3	41
2002	597	30.5	19.6	41.5
2003	597	30.5	19.6	41.5
2004	619	33.0	18.8	45.4
2005	626	35.0	17.9	50.8
2006	626	34.0	18.4	52.1
2007	663	33.0	20.1	49.6
2008	648	34.6	18.7	50.2
2009	697	33.6	20.6	56.1
2010	703	41.7	16.8	60.3
2011	572	39.2	14.5	61.5
2012	574	37.3	15.3	64.8
2013	544	30.6	17.7	66.7
2014	544	27.2	20.0	68.4
2015	542	28.0	19.3	61.6
2016	555	27.0	20.5	68.5
2017	571	26.7	21.3	68.5
2018	379	5.5	68.9	60.4
2019	377	18.0	20.9	70.8
2020	347	19.0	18.2	77.8
2021	384	17.5	21.9	63
2022	381	19.0	20.0	62.2
2023	360	21.0	17.1	87.8
2024	354	19.0	18.6	87.9

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 Jemison Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$544 (6.9%)	$7,348 (92.8%)	$7,919

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jemison 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 305^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 348^th of 437 Middle schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Jemison Middle School)	36.2	9.8	26.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Chilton County)	34.1	10.9	23.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jemison Middle School)	33.2	7.8	25.3%
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	377	360	4.5%
African American	27	21	22.2%
American Indian	5	2	60%
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	109	168	54.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	225	158	29.8%
Two or More Races	11	10	9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.8%	87.8%	17%

Schools Near Jemison 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
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
Montevallo Middle School	Public	6-8	235 Samford St	Montevallo	35115	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6410	339	29	11.8	76.7%	140 (41.3%)	74 (21.8%)	116 (34.2%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.8%)	51.6	200^th of 442 public middle schools	54.8%		51.9	195^th of 437 public middle schools	55.4%	5			23.0	15.3	19.6		58.9			45.8	43.0	57.1	$12,938	$1,065	$11,850
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
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
Calera Middle	Public	6-8	9178 Highway 22	Montevallo	35115	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6140	760	47	16.3	63.2%	300 (39.5%)	319 (42.0%)	96 (12.6%)	8 (1.1%)	5 (0.7%)	1 (0.1%)	31 (4.1%)	51.8	198^th of 442 public middle schools	55.2%		34	294^th of 437 public middle schools	32.7%	96			25.6	24.2	17.7		36.9			48.7	49.8	53.8	$8,564	$701	$7,844
Columbiana Middle School	Public	6-8	222 Joinertown Road	Columbiana	35051	Shelby County	Shelby County	No	No	No	No	(205) 682-6610	412	25	16.4	62.4%	304 (73.8%)	46 (11.2%)	47 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.2%)	49.8	206^th of 442 public middle schools	53.4%		55	183^rd of 437 public middle schools	58.1%	23			21.2	26.2	24.8		30.7			42.3	52.4	50.8	$10,167	$908	$9,238
Thompson Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Warrior Drive	Alabaster	35007	Shelby County	Alabaster City	No	No	No	No	(205) 685-8100	1,424	83	17.2	53.0%	720 (50.6%)	324 (22.8%)	343 (24.1%)	11 (0.8%)	2 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (1.7%)	75.9	78^th of 442 public middle schools	82.4%		76.3	74^th of 437 public middle schools	83.1%	4			42.5	30.2	29.3		58.8			62.5	60.4	58.8	$10,052	$1,307	$8,732

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