Is Eclectic Middle School a good school?

Eclectic Middle School ranks 114 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Eclectic Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 457 students attended Eclectic Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Eclectic Middle School?

Students at Eclectic Middle School are 87% White, 7% African American, 5% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Eclectic Middle School attend?

Students who attend Eclectic Middle School usually go on to attend Elmore County High School

Eclectic Middle School

Summary:

Eclectic Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 5-8 in Eclectic, Alabama, with a student population of 457. The school is part of the Elmore County School District, which is ranked 42 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Eclectic Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 30% of Alabama middle schools, with a high ranking of 64 out of 440 schools in 2020-2021. However, its performance has been somewhat uneven, with rankings ranging from 64 to 136 over the past 5 years. The school performs particularly well for its African American and Special Education student subgroups, ranking in the top 15% and top 20% of Alabama middle schools, respectively, in recent years. This is a notable strength compared to the school's overall ranking. Eclectic Middle School has also seen a significant increase in its free/reduced lunch rate, from 41.34% in 2020-2021 to 55.8% in 2022-2023, suggesting an increasing proportion of economically disadvantaged students.

Compared to nearby schools, Eclectic Middle School generally performs better than Wetumpka Middle School, which has lower rankings and test scores. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Holtville Middle School and Redland Middle School in the Elmore County district, as well as the highly-ranked Pike Road Junior High School in the neighboring Pike Road City district.

Detail:

Public 5-8

170 South Ann St
Eclectic, AL 36024

(334) 541-2131

District: Elmore County

SchoolDigger Rank:
114^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,929

Students who attend Eclectic Middle School usually attend:

High:

Elmore County High School

Feeder schools for Eclectic Middle School:

Elementary:

Eclectic Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 457

Racial breakdown:

White:

86.7%

African American:

7.2%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Eclectic Middle School ranks better than 74.2% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 4 ranked middle schools in the Elmore County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.26. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Eclectic Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Elmore County School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.7%), African American (7.2%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Elmore County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Eclectic Middle School is 18.2, which is the lowest among 4 middle schools in the Elmore County School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Eclectic Middle School is $7,929, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 middle schools in the Elmore County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Eclectic Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Eclectic Middle School 114^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Eclectic Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Elmore County:

SchoolDigger ranks Elmore County 42^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Eclectic Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Eclectic Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	53.06	178^th	407	56.3%
2005	59.17	154^th	415	62.9%
2006	42.65	252^nd	409	38.4%
2007	59.50	166^th	412	59.7%
2008	62.11	136^th	417	67.4%
2009	67.53	113^th	425	73.4%
2010	65.96	138^th	435	68.3%
2011	66.70	142^nd	435	67.4%
2012	52.54	234^th	436	46.3%
2013	52.35	252^nd	436	42.2%
2014	56.81	170^th	438	61.2%
2015	60.66	139^th	430	67.7%
2016	65.43	120^th	432	72.2%
2017	65.06	127^th	432	70.6%
2018	61.95	147^th	423	65.2%
2019	65.48	124^th	437	71.6%
2021	76.70	64^th	440	85.5%
2022	67.70	104^th	432	75.9%
2023	62.19	136^th	437	68.9%
2024	67.26	114^th	442	74.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Eclectic Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	43.72	101^st	195	48.2%
2018	48.46	106^th	223	52.5%
2019	43.58	134^th	254	47.2%
2021	44.90	128^th	274	53.3%
2022	59.61	65^th	256	74.6%
2023	39.53	153^rd	281	45.6%
2024	64.47	53^rd	281	81.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	57.16	123^rd	349	64.8%
2018	58.40	157^th	396	60.4%
2019	53.45	174^th	396	56.1%
2021	71.76	64^th	415	84.6%
2022	66.68	93^rd	421	77.9%
2023	66.63	97^th	410	76.3%
2024	58.95	143^rd	437	67.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Eclectic Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	56.60	151^st	380	60.3%
2018	54.07	179^th	392	54.3%
2019	58.43	152^nd	399	61.9%
2021	74.47	67^th	415	83.9%
2022	63.73	125^th	423	70.4%
2023	71.36	90^th	417	78.4%
2024	65.40	125^th	426	70.7%

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Rank History for Male students at Eclectic Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	68.34	92^nd	380	75.8%
2018	67.95	108^th	397	72.8%
2019	67.32	100^th	399	74.9%
2021	75.56	65^th	418	84.4%
2022	66.90	105^th	427	75.4%
2023	53.73	174^th	419	58.5%
2024	67.11	107^th	428	75.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Eclectic Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	33.92	142^nd	205	30.7%
2018	48.80	104^th	247	57.9%
2019	45.33	122^nd	252	51.6%
2021	80.30	33^rd	266	87.6%
2022	79.36	35^th	271	87.1%

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Rank History for White students at Eclectic Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	45.91	104^th	247	57.9%
2018	44.70	173^rd	331	47.7%
2019	53.63	132^nd	343	61.5%
2021	67.98	81^st	369	78.0%
2022	53.67	139^th	376	63.0%
2023	47.75	170^th	370	54.1%
2024	56.36	131^st	373	64.9%

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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 Eclectic Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2002	482	80	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2003	482	80	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	564
2004	476	78	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	556
2005	461	66	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2006	454	73	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	2	529
2007	457	70	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	531
2008	438	71	0	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	515
2009	426	81	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	511
2010	425	63	0	1	2	n/a	n/a	3	494
2011	416	65	0	1	2	0	0	0	484
2012	419	72	0	1	1	0	3	0	496
2013	445	64	0	2	1	0	8	0	520
2014	412	68	0	5	1	0	11	0	497
2015	419	62	0	8	0	0	15	0	504
2016	435	47	1	8	0	0	11	0	502
2017	410	47	1	7	0	0	9	0	474
2018	439	52	2	9	0	0	7	0	509
2019	443	54	3	0	0	0	8	0	508
2020	422	51	3	4	0	0	7	0	487
2021	413	49	4	1	0	0	12	0	479
2022	396	51	3	4	0	0	12	0	466
2023	396	33	2	4	0	0	22	0	457

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 Eclectic Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	564	26.0	21.7	37.4
2003	564	26.0	21.7	37.4
2004	556	29.0	19.2	40.8
2005	529	29.0	18.2	42.2
2006	529	28.0	18.8	41.6
2007	531	27.0	19.7	43.7
2008	515	27.3	18.9	44.7
2009	511	26.0	19.4	48.7
2010	494	26.0	19.0	53.6
2011	484	27.5	17.6	53.9
2012	496	23.0	21.5	54.6
2013	520	29.0	17.9	58.7
2014	497	25.5	19.4	62.4
2015	504	24.0	21.0	56.9
2016	502	25.0	20.0	58.6
2017	474	23.5	20.1	49.8
2018	509	23.0	22.1	50.1
2019	508	23.0	22.0	48.2
2020	487	25.0	19.4	45.6
2021	479	26.0	18.4	41.3
2022	466	20.0	23.3	42.9
2023	457	25.0	18.2	55.8

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 Eclectic Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2002	564	26.0	21.7	37.4
2003	564	26.0	21.7	37.4
2004	556	29.0	19.2	40.8
2005	529	29.0	18.2	42.2
2006	529	28.0	18.8	41.6
2007	531	27.0	19.7	43.7
2008	515	27.3	18.9	44.7
2009	511	26.0	19.4	48.7
2010	494	26.0	19.0	53.6
2011	484	27.5	17.6	53.9
2012	496	23.0	21.5	54.6
2013	520	29.0	17.9	58.7
2014	497	25.5	19.4	62.4
2015	504	24.0	21.0	56.9
2016	502	25.0	20.0	58.6
2017	474	23.5	20.1	49.8
2018	509	23.0	22.1	50.1
2019	508	23.0	22.0	48.2
2020	487	25.0	19.4	45.6
2021	479	26.0	18.4	41.3
2022	466	20.0	23.3	42.9
2023	457	25.0	18.2	55.8

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 Eclectic Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,454 (18.3%)	$6,458 (81.4%)	$7,929

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Eclectic 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 124^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 136^th of 437 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Eclectic Middle School)	37.2	26.5	10.6%
5th Grade Mathematics (Elmore County)	49.4	33.5	15.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Eclectic Middle School)	48	41	7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Elmore County)	51.9	36.9	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Eclectic Middle School)	33.3	20	13.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Elmore County)	46.4	21	25.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Eclectic Middle School)	44	16.7	27.4%
8th Grade Mathematics (Elmore County)	46.5	25.4	21.1%
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	508	457	10%
African American	54	33	38.9%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	3	2	33.3%
Hispanic	0	4
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	443	396	10.6%
Two or More Races	8	22	175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.2%	55.8%	7.6%

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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
Eclectic Middle School	Public	5-8	170 South Ann St	Eclectic	36024	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 541-2131	457	25	18.2	55.8%	396 (86.7%)	33 (7.2%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (4.8%)	67.3	114^th of 442 public middle schools	74.2%		62.2	136^th of 437 public middle schools	68.9%	22	26.9	35.5	26.2	25.9	44.0	64.7	54.6	59.8	62.1	$7,929	$1,454	$6,458
Southside Middle School	Public	5-8	901 E B Payne Sr Dr	Tallassee	36078	Elmore County	Tallassee City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 283-2151	426	28	15.2	71.1%	262 (61.5%)	124 (29.1%)	27 (6.3%)	6 (1.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	56.2	168^th of 442 public middle schools	62.0%		43.5	245^th of 437 public middle schools	43.9%	77	37.0	42.7	28.7	12.6	33.3	64.7	65.1	48.6	43.1	$8,417	$1,080	$7,338
Redland Middle School	Public	5-7	184 Rodney Lane	Wetumpka	36093	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(334) 567-1200	552	31	17.8	42.4%	379 (68.7%)	124 (22.5%)	14 (2.5%)	4 (0.7%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	28 (5.1%)	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
Wetumpka Middle School	Public	5-8	1000 Micanopy St	Wetumpka	36092	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 567-1413	738	38	19.4	72.6%	394 (53.4%)	264 (35.8%)	41 (5.6%)	4 (0.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	31 (4.2%)	45.1	234^th of 442 public middle schools	47.1%		47.3	221^st of 437 public middle schools	49.4%	13	34.4	26.5	18.0	15.6	32.6	61.5	52.2	49.7	41.9	$7,365	$1,115	$6,231
Holtville Middle School	Public	5-8	655 Bulldog Ln	Deatsville	36022	Elmore County	Elmore County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 569-1596	614	32	19.1	62.5%	542 (88.3%)	35 (5.7%)	13 (2.1%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (3.7%)	72	89^th of 442 public middle schools	79.9%		80.3	59^th of 437 public middle schools	86.5%	30	37.6	28.9	36.1	38.4	53.4	67.9	54.2	57.6	59.2	$8,078	$1,724	$6,337
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	604	33	18.5	24.8%	311 (51.5%)	198 (32.8%)	53 (8.8%)	27 (4.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.2%)	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

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