Sardis Middle School

Summary:

Sardis Middle School is a public middle school in Sardis City, Alabama, serving 398 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Etowah County School District, which is ranked 62 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating.

While Sardis Middle School has a significantly higher percentage of white students (83.42%) compared to the state average, its academic performance is generally lower than the Etowah County and Alabama state averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency rate was just 5.76% in 2023-2024, compared to the Etowah County average of 12.73% and the state average of 22.06%. The school's rankings among Alabama middle schools also vary significantly, with the school performing relatively well for Hispanic students but poorly for white students.

Sardis Middle School faces several challenges, including a declining academic performance over the years, significant disparities in subgroup performance, and a high proportion of students (70.1%) from low-socioeconomic backgrounds. These issues are in contrast to nearby schools like Boaz Middle School and Rainbow Middle School, which have higher proficiency rates and better statewide rankings. Addressing these challenges will be crucial for Sardis Middle School to improve its overall educational outcomes and provide a more equitable learning environment for its students.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1415 Sardis Drive
       Sardis City, AL  35956


(256) 622-1120

District: Etowah County

SchoolDigger Rank:
289th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,295 Help


Students who attend Sardis Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sardis High School

Feeder schools for Sardis Middle School:

Elementary:    Carlisle Elementary School
    Duck Springs Elementary School
    Whitesboro Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  398

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.4%
Hispanic:
9.0%
Two or more races:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  70.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sardis Middle School ranks worse than 65.4% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 4 ranked middle schools in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.93. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (83.4%), Hispanic (9%), two or more races (4.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 70.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Etowah County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sardis Middle School is 20, which is the highest among 4 middle schools in the Etowah County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sardis Middle School is $7,295. 2 middle schools in the Etowah County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sardis Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Sardis Middle School 289th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Sardis Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Etowah County:

SchoolDigger ranks Etowah County 62nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sardis Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 55.56 179th 432 58.6%
2017 39.26 267th 432 38.2%
2018 54.51 186th 423 56.0%
2019 54.52 194th 437 55.6%
2021 42.46 250th 440 43.2%
2022 48.18 208th 432 51.9%
2023 49.68 210th 437 51.9%
2024 35.93 289th 442 34.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.89 54th 61 11.5%
2022 19.20 50th 60 16.7%
2023 31.05 48th 72 33.3%
2024 9.65 76th 78 2.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.01 49th 195 74.9%
2018 37.02 146th 223 34.5%
2019 25.59 213th 254 16.1%
2021 40.92 152nd 274 44.5%
2022 49.76 99th 256 61.3%
2023 54.38 91st 281 67.6%
2024 37.03 173rd 281 38.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 33.73 243rd 349 30.4%
2018 60.80 141st 396 64.4%
2019 56.40 155th 396 60.9%
2021 43.48 231st 415 44.3%
2022 53.07 182nd 421 56.8%
2023 56.19 152nd 410 62.9%
2024 29.31 321st 437 26.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.10 229th 380 39.7%
2018 57.53 160th 392 59.2%
2019 51.80 201st 399 49.6%
2021 43.79 232nd 415 44.1%
2022 45.99 226th 423 46.6%
2023 43.45 236th 417 43.4%
2024 46.45 219th 426 48.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 32.44 268th 380 29.5%
2018 49.75 202nd 397 49.1%
2019 55.44 171st 399 57.1%
2021 40.00 251st 418 40.0%
2022 47.20 205th 427 52.0%
2023 54.34 170th 419 59.4%
2024 29.34 306th 428 28.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 25.74 86th 108 20.4%
2018 56.96 42nd 113 62.8%
2019 57.50 45th 124 63.7%
2021 36.28 96th 154 37.7%
2022 45.70 82nd 157 47.8%
2023 53.15 69th 166 58.4%
2024 40.14 88th 164 46.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Sardis Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 21.25 210th 247 15.0%
2018 32.31 233rd 331 29.6%
2019 34.14 235th 343 31.5%
2021 28.93 275th 369 25.5%
2022 37.26 229th 376 39.1%
2023 36.16 234th 370 36.8%
2024 23.34 308th 373 17.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sardis Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2016 371 4 2 32 3 2 1 0 415
2017 339 7 3 42 2 2 1 0 396
2018 333 4 2 41 1 0 2 0 383
2019 345 2 2 42 0 1 10 0 402
2020 334 4 1 38 0 2 14 0 393
2021 347 2 2 40 2 3 12 0 408
2022 323 3 1 39 1 4 19 0 390
2023 332 5 1 36 1 4 19 0 398

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 Sardis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 415 20.0 20.7 53.3
2017 396 21.0 18.7 63.4
2018 383 20.0 19.0 60.6
2019 402 19.8 20.2 58.2
2020 393 20.8 18.8 56.2
2021 408 20.8 19.5 56.6
2022 390 20.5 19.0 n/a
2023 398 19.8 20.0 70.1

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 Sardis Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2016 415 20.0 20.7 53.3
2017 396 21.0 18.7 63.4
2018 383 20.0 19.0 60.6
2019 402 19.8 20.2 58.2
2020 393 20.8 18.8 56.2
2021 408 20.8 19.5 56.6
2022 390 20.5 19.0 n/a
2023 398 19.8 20.0 70.1

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 Sardis Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,217 (16.7%) $6,023 (82.6%) $7,295

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Sardis 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 194th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 210th of 437 Middle schools
 3.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Sardis Middle School)36.824.4
 12.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)46.128.8
 17.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Sardis Middle School)37.111.5
 25.7%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)43.715.5
 28.3%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Sardis Middle School)35.37.3
 28%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Etowah County)42.411.5
 31%
   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 Students402398
 1%
African American25
 150%
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic4236
 14.3%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White345332
 3.8%
Two or More Races1019
 90%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients58.2%70.1%
 11.9%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Sardis Middle School

Students at Sardis Middle School are 83% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 1% African American, 1% Pacific Islander.

Sardis Middle School ranks 289th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Sardis Middle School usually go on to attend Sardis High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 398 students attended Sardis Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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