PollardMcCall Junior High School

Summary:

PollardMcCall Junior High School is a public elementary school in Brewton, Alabama, serving 177 students in grades K-8 and part of the Escambia County School District.

PollardMcCall Junior High School has a predominantly white student population (86.44%), which is significantly higher than the nearby Rachel Patterson Elementary School, which has a majority African American student population (73.12%). Academically, the school outperforms the county and state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) but lags behind in Mathematics and Science. With 48.02% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, PollardMcCall has a relatively high percentage of students from low-income families compared to other schools in the area.

When compared to nearby schools, PollardMcCall Junior High School stands out for its unique demographic profile and variable academic performance. While the school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 72nd out of 691 schools in 2014-2015 to 325th out of 684 in 2023-2024, it maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which could be leveraged to provide more personalized instruction. To address these challenges, the school and district may consider investigating the root causes of the lower performance in Mathematics and Science, exploring ways to support the diverse needs of the student population, and developing a comprehensive school improvement plan.


Detail:

Public K-8

 3975 Old Highway 31
       Brewton, AL  36426-8095


(251) 867-4070

District: Escambia County

SchoolDigger Rank:
325th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,369 Help


Students who attend PollardMcCall Junior High School usually attend:

High:    Flomaton High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.7 Help
Number of students:  177

Racial breakdown:

White:
86.4%
African American:
7.3%
Hispanic:
2.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  48% Help


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Compare Details PollardMcCall Junior High School ranks better than 52.5% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2nd among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Escambia County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.57. (See more...)
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Compare Details PollardMcCall Junior High School ranks better than 57.5% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 53.53. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details PollardMcCall Junior High School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Escambia County School District. Racial makeup is: White (86.4%), African American (7.3%), Hispanic (2.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 48% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Escambia County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at PollardMcCall Junior High School is 14.7, which is the lowest among 5 elementary schools in the Escambia County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at PollardMcCall Junior High School is $10,369, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Escambia County School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

PollardMcCall Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks PollardMcCall Junior High School 325th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See PollardMcCall Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks PollardMcCall Junior High School 188th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See PollardMcCall Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Escambia County:

SchoolDigger ranks Escambia County 85th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for PollardMcCall Junior High School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 67.99 167th 623 73.2%
2005 73.50 136th 688 80.2%
2006 75.83 116th 689 83.2%
2007 70.43 186th 698 73.4%
2008 49.59 390th 698 44.1%
2009 61.51 273rd 696 60.8%
2010 63.82 268th 704 61.9%
2011 81.82 52nd 709 92.7%
2012 80.62 58th 696 91.7%
2013 71.76 145th 696 79.2%
2014 64.81 218th 695 68.6%
2015 86.98 72nd 691 89.6%
2016 58.51 277th 691 59.9%
2017 49.47 361st 688 47.5%
2018 57.40 304th 680 55.3%
2019 58.70 275th 681 59.6%
2021 68.39 200th 692 71.1%
2022 53.12 330th 687 52.0%
2023 60.90 252nd 680 62.9%
2024 52.57 325th 684 52.5%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 52.58 271st 567 52.2%
2018 50.62 341st 651 47.6%
2019 63.45 208th 649 68.0%
2021 84.44 50th 653 92.3%
2022 63.97 205th 651 68.5%
2023 42.47 368th 623 40.9%
2024 47.17 363rd 670 45.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.76 228th 639 64.3%
2018 61.83 245th 640 61.7%
2019 62.67 223rd 646 65.5%
2023 55.84 277th 645 57.1%
2024 52.31 307th 650 52.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 46.43 363rd 639 43.2%
2018 52.59 321st 650 50.6%
2019 61.76 233rd 650 64.2%
2021 70.11 175th 669 73.8%
2022 63.32 229th 669 65.8%
2023 52.36 316th 649 51.3%
2024 45.97 363rd 655 44.6%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.69 312th 508 38.6%
2019 37.42 351st 529 33.6%
2021 52.39 235th 539 56.4%
2022 40.52 319th 540 40.9%
2023 50.96 261st 528 50.6%
2024 43.86 308th 535 42.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Elementary Schools for White Students!

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

Rank History for PollardMcCall Junior High School

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Rank History for all middle school students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 79.24 56th 407 86.2%
2005 73.35 69th 415 83.4%
2006 66.73 103rd 409 74.8%
2007 64.59 138th 412 66.5%
2008 76.56 62nd 417 85.1%
2009 73.74 80th 425 81.2%
2010 66.40 133rd 435 69.4%
2011 69.79 119th 435 72.6%
2012 84.36 33rd 436 92.4%
2013 83.61 25th 436 94.3%
2014 71.12 88th 438 79.9%
2015 82.94 51st 430 88.1%
2016 83.12 56th 432 87.0%
2017 80.32 60th 432 86.1%
2018 75.34 80th 423 81.1%
2019 64.63 129th 437 70.5%
2021 66.57 107th 440 75.7%
2022 47.86 210th 432 51.4%
2023 71.41 97th 437 77.8%
2024 53.53 188th 442 57.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 88.41 16th 349 95.4%
2018 85.91 23rd 396 94.2%
2024 63.93 118th 437 73.0%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 51.34 193rd 392 50.8%
2019 48.10 220th 399 44.9%
2021 67.47 93rd 415 77.6%
2022 48.65 208th 423 50.8%
2023 80.73 53rd 417 87.3%
2024 66.60 112th 426 73.7%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.14 67th 397 83.1%
2019 68.89 96th 399 75.9%
2021 58.86 140th 418 66.5%
2022 50.67 184th 427 56.9%
2023 59.91 135th 419 67.8%
2024 42.61 238th 428 44.4%
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Rank History for middle school White students at PollardMcCall Junior High School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.85 102nd 331 69.2%
2019 46.15 165th 343 51.9%
2021 47.45 175th 369 52.6%
2022 38.29 222nd 376 41.0%
2023 61.46 105th 370 71.6%
2024 44.60 193rd 373 48.3%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for PollardMcCall Junior High 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 224 224
1989 194 9 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 213
1990 193 5 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 210
1991 201 8 0 0 12 n/a n/a 0 221
1992 224 7 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 242
1993 226 14 0 0 11 n/a n/a 0 251
1994 238 8 1 0 9 n/a n/a 0 256
1995 234 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1996 234 10 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 246
1997 227 11 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 240
1998 211 9 1 0 2 n/a n/a 0 223
1999 197 12 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 209
2000 177 12 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 193
2001 171 10 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 185
2002 161 10 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 175
2003 161 10 0 1 3 n/a n/a 0 175
2004 159 4 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 170
2005 156 2 0 1 6 n/a n/a 0 165
2006 168 2 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 173
2007 196 3 0 0 3 n/a n/a 0 202
2008 194 3 0 0 10 n/a n/a 0 207
2009 207 9 0 0 7 n/a n/a 0 223
2010 213 9 1 1 6 n/a n/a 0 230
2011 198 4 2 2 6 0 0 0 212
2012 194 5 2 2 2 0 1 0 206
2013 213 8 3 2 1 0 9 0 236
2014 221 11 0 2 0 0 12 0 246
2015 219 5 0 6 2 0 12 0 244
2016 216 9 0 10 3 0 9 0 247
2017 219 3 0 12 3 0 5 0 242
2018 205 3 0 8 5 3 4 0 228
2019 215 5 1 10 6 4 4 0 245
2020 206 12 0 10 5 3 1 0 237
2021 172 8 0 8 5 3 4 0 200
2022 157 17 0 5 4 4 3 0 190
2023 153 13 0 4 3 1 3 0 177

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 PollardMcCall Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 10.0 22.4 0
1989 213 10.0 21.3 n/a
1990 210 10.0 21.0 0
1991 221 10.0 22.1 n/a
1992 242 10.0 24.2 n/a
1993 251 10.0 25.1 n/a
1994 256 10.0 25.6 n/a
1995 246 11.6 21.2 n/a
1996 246 11.6 21.2 n/a
1997 240 11.6 20.7 35
1998 223 10.6 21.0 38.6
1999 209 11.0 19.0 51.2
2000 193 11.0 17.5 48.7
2001 185 11.0 16.8 42.2
2002 175 11.0 15.9 51.4
2003 175 11.0 15.9 51.4
2004 170 11.5 14.8 50
2005 165 12.0 13.8 41.8
2006 173 12.0 14.4 44.5
2007 202 13.0 15.5 46.5
2008 207 13.5 15.3 40.1
2009 223 15.3 14.5 44.8
2010 230 19.0 12.1 50.4
2011 212 17.0 12.4 45.3
2012 206 18.5 11.1 41.3
2013 236 23.5 10.0 47
2014 246 18.7 13.1 57.3
2015 244 16.0 15.2 50.8
2016 247 14.0 17.6 49.8
2017 242 16.0 15.1 45.5
2018 228 15.2 15.0 48.7
2019 245 14.7 16.6 48.6
2020 237 14.2 16.6 48.1
2021 200 14.0 14.2 48.5
2022 190 10.0 19.0 47.9
2023 177 12.0 14.7 48

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 PollardMcCall Junior High School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 224 10.0 22.4 0
1989 213 10.0 21.3 n/a
1990 210 10.0 21.0 0
1991 221 10.0 22.1 n/a
1992 242 10.0 24.2 n/a
1993 251 10.0 25.1 n/a
1994 256 10.0 25.6 n/a
1995 246 11.6 21.2 n/a
1996 246 11.6 21.2 n/a
1997 240 11.6 20.7 35
1998 223 10.6 21.0 38.6
1999 209 11.0 19.0 51.2
2000 193 11.0 17.5 48.7
2001 185 11.0 16.8 42.2
2002 175 11.0 15.9 51.4
2003 175 11.0 15.9 51.4
2004 170 11.5 14.8 50
2005 165 12.0 13.8 41.8
2006 173 12.0 14.4 44.5
2007 202 13.0 15.5 46.5
2008 207 13.5 15.3 40.1
2009 223 15.3 14.5 44.8
2010 230 19.0 12.1 50.4
2011 212 17.0 12.4 45.3
2012 206 18.5 11.1 41.3
2013 236 23.5 10.0 47
2014 246 18.7 13.1 57.3
2015 244 16.0 15.2 50.8
2016 247 14.0 17.6 49.8
2017 242 16.0 15.1 45.5
2018 228 15.2 15.0 48.7
2019 245 14.7 16.6 48.6
2020 237 14.2 16.6 48.1
2021 200 14.0 14.2 48.5
2022 190 10.0 19.0 47.9
2023 177 12.0 14.7 48

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for PollardMcCall Junior High School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,726 (16.6%) $8,617 (83.1%) $10,369

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on PollardMcCall Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 275th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 252nd of 680 Elementary schools
 3.3%
Ranks 129th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 97th of 437 Middle schools
 7.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (PollardMcCall Junior High School)75.756.3
 19.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Escambia County)55.341
 14.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (PollardMcCall Junior High School)2836.4
 8.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Escambia County)38.229.1
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (PollardMcCall Junior High School)26.718.2
 8.5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Escambia County)39.930.9
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (PollardMcCall Junior High School)48.255.6
 7.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Escambia County)46.328.8
 17.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (PollardMcCall Junior High School)4516.1
 28.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Escambia County)43.612.2
 31.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (PollardMcCall Junior High School)4421.7
 22.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Escambia County)4611.8
 34.3%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students245177
 27.8%
African American513
 160%
American Indian63
 50%
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic104
 60%
Pacific Islander41
 75%
White215153
 28.8%
Two or More Races43
 25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.6%48%
 0.5%


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Students at PollardMcCall Junior High School are 86% White, 7% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Two or more races.

PollardMcCall Junior High School ranks 325th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 177 students attended PollardMcCall Junior High School.

Students who attend PollardMcCall Junior High School usually go on to attend:

High : Flomaton High School


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