Guntersville Middle School

Summary:

Guntersville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in Guntersville, Alabama, with a student population of 406 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Guntersville City School District, which is ranked 25th out of 137 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Guntersville Middle School consistently performs above the state average in proficiency rates across various subjects and grade levels, with 66.4% of 6th graders, 59.84% of 7th graders, and 50% of 8th graders proficient in English Language Arts, compared to state averages of 53.32%, 51.27%, and 51.42%, respectively. The school also has a more diverse student population than nearby schools like Arab Junior High and Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle, with 72.41% White, 12.07% African American, 10.84% Hispanic, and 4.72% other races. Guntersville Middle School has consistently ranked in the top 25% of Alabama middle schools, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger, and has performed well in serving its special education and low-socioeconomic status student populations.

When compared to nearby middle schools, Guntersville Middle School stands out as a higher-performing institution. For example, Crossville Middle School and Albertville Middle School, both in neighboring districts, have significantly lower proficiency rates and overall rankings compared to Guntersville Middle School. While the school's academic achievements, diverse student body, and effective support for special populations are all key strengths, there may still be room for improvement in addressing any achievement gaps among its racial/ethnic subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 901 Sunset Drive
       Guntersville, AL  35976


(256) 582-5182

District: Guntersville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
111th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,940 Help


Students who attend Guntersville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Guntersville High School

Feeder schools for Guntersville Middle School:

Elementary:    Cherokee Elementary School
    Guntersville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  406

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.4%
African American:
12.1%
Hispanic:
10.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  55.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Guntersville Middle School ranks better than 74.9% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.5. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.4%), African American (12.1%), Hispanic (10.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Guntersville Middle School is 19.4. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Guntersville Middle School is $8,940.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Guntersville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Guntersville Middle School 111th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Guntersville Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Guntersville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Guntersville City 25th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Guntersville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 89.16 19th 407 95.3%
2005 79.23 53rd 415 87.2%
2006 75.91 63rd 409 84.6%
2007 74.71 72nd 412 82.5%
2008 80.10 45th 417 89.2%
2009 79.45 53rd 425 87.5%
2010 83.48 38th 435 91.3%
2011 81.54 42nd 435 90.3%
2012 81.83 42nd 436 90.4%
2013 81.53 34th 436 92.2%
2014 87.16 37th 438 91.6%
2015 89.28 39th 430 90.9%
2016 79.40 61st 432 85.9%
2017 73.65 80th 432 81.5%
2018 71.26 103rd 423 75.7%
2019 65.65 122nd 437 72.1%
2021 70.45 86th 440 80.5%
2022 71.84 89th 432 79.4%
2023 68.78 110th 437 74.8%
2024 67.50 111th 442 74.9%
See the entire list of Alabama Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Special Education students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 53.74 84th 223 62.3%
2019 37.13 164th 254 35.4%
2021 65.17 47th 274 82.8%
2023 64.42 57th 281 79.7%
2024 42.08 143rd 281 49.1%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.97 120th 349 65.6%
2018 62.24 137th 396 65.4%
2019 51.36 192nd 396 51.5%
2021 62.76 124th 415 70.1%
2022 62.05 124th 421 70.5%
2023 58.47 134th 410 67.3%
2024 61.82 129th 437 70.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Homeless students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 49.20 12th 25 52.0%
2021 69.16 2nd 12 83.3%
2023 83.54 2nd 15 86.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 75.18 67th 380 82.4%
2018 68.06 106th 392 73.0%
2019 62.28 122nd 399 69.4%
2021 67.43 94th 415 77.3%
2022 70.97 86th 423 79.7%
2023 67.87 100th 417 76.0%
2024 66.02 118th 426 72.3%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Male students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 67.52 95th 380 75.0%
2018 72.51 86th 397 78.3%
2019 68.22 99th 399 75.2%
2021 69.94 86th 418 79.4%
2022 69.05 96th 427 77.5%
2023 66.25 107th 419 74.5%
2024 65.79 113th 428 73.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for African American students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 45.14 95th 205 53.7%
2018 32.29 166th 247 32.8%
2021 72.72 44th 266 83.5%
2022 63.73 65th 271 76.0%
2023 54.27 87th 263 66.9%
2024 38.36 147th 269 45.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 58.98 33rd 108 69.4%
2019 28.76 94th 124 24.2%
2021 57.17 54th 154 64.9%
2022 49.56 75th 157 52.2%
2023 35.12 103rd 166 38.0%
2024 48.76 60th 164 63.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for White students at Guntersville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 59.33 76th 247 69.2%
2018 62.25 85th 331 74.3%
2019 53.36 134th 343 60.9%
2021 58.02 117th 369 68.3%
2022 60.20 118th 376 68.6%
2023 60.77 112th 370 69.7%
2024 63.14 102nd 373 72.7%
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.

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.

Guntersville Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, April 27, 2018

Open Quote The principal at Guntersville Middle School is very retaliatory towards students of parents who question her obsession with power. Abuse of Power we will call it.
Ignores the request of parents who need to discuss their child's progress and issues concerning classwork/homework. Blocks all means of communication via email between the parents and their child's teachers. They are unable to access certain websites like Google Classroom, etc. Abuse of Power has prevented a 40 year career where each job or title was only kept for 3 years or less. What is the reasoning behind the constant job changes? Secret ballot resulted in a re-vote to make it legal at her last job. Socially excluding and intimidating certain students because she doesn't like their parents is very unprofessional and damaging to the students' emotional well being. When she is easily angered once confronted about certain situations being swept under the rug, then what triggers her outbursts and threatening letters? Something from her past? Whatever is it, she seems very troubled by it. My family and I will put you on the church prayer list. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Guntersville 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 393 393
1989 362 28 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 391
1990 388 32 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 422
1991 400 36 4 0 1 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 373 42 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 417
1993 324 45 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 372
1994 329 47 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 379
1995 330 44 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1996 330 44 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 382
1997 349 46 3 4 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1998 376 53 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 437
1999 378 50 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 432
2000 352 48 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 406
2001 367 52 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 423
2002 369 47 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2003 369 47 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 425
2004 362 63 1 4 0 n/a n/a 0 430
2005 359 69 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 440
2006 364 72 3 14 0 n/a n/a 0 453
2007 376 69 5 16 1 n/a n/a 0 467
2008 369 64 5 18 2 n/a n/a 0 458
2009 380 49 5 19 1 n/a n/a 0 454
2010 343 43 6 24 4 n/a n/a 0 420
2011 350 32 9 32 5 0 8 0 436
2012 345 32 12 36 1 0 17 0 443
2013 388 32 6 33 1 1 12 0 473
2014 398 37 5 29 1 2 8 0 480
2015 387 38 10 25 1 5 8 0 474
2016 374 31 8 36 1 2 18 0 470
2017 371 37 7 35 1 1 19 0 471
2018 347 33 3 34 4 0 17 0 438
2019 356 33 2 34 3 2 20 0 450
2020 320 35 3 33 3 3 15 0 412
2021 313 43 6 35 0 3 10 0 410
2022 315 44 10 38 1 1 7 0 416
2023 294 49 7 44 1 1 10 0 406

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 Guntersville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 22.0 17.8 0
1989 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1990 422 18.0 23.4 0
1991 441 19.0 23.2 n/a
1992 417 20.0 20.8 n/a
1993 372 19.0 19.6 n/a
1994 379 21.0 18.0 n/a
1995 382 21.2 18.0 n/a
1996 382 21.2 18.0 n/a
1997 402 21.6 18.6 25.1
1998 437 22.1 19.8 24.3
1999 432 23.1 18.7 28
2000 406 23.3 17.4 28.1
2001 423 24.0 17.6 39.5
2002 425 25.0 17.0 44
2003 425 25.0 17.0 44
2004 430 29.0 14.8 37.4
2005 440 29.0 15.2 39.1
2006 453 26.0 17.4 43
2007 467 25.4 18.4 39.6
2008 458 26.2 17.5 44.8
2009 454 25.9 17.4 39.2
2010 420 34.4 12.2 38.6
2011 436 35.4 12.2 38.5
2012 443 33.1 13.3 45.8
2013 473 35.8 13.1 45.5
2014 480 28.1 17.0 48.5
2015 474 25.0 18.9 47.9
2016 470 24.0 19.5 51.5
2017 471 22.2 21.1 41.8
2018 438 21.2 20.5 39
2019 450 21.5 20.8 48.4
2020 412 21.7 18.9 47.8
2021 410 21.7 18.8 46.1
2022 416 17.7 23.5 42.8
2023 406 20.8 19.4 55.7

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 Guntersville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 393 22.0 17.8 0
1989 391 21.0 18.6 n/a
1990 422 18.0 23.4 0
1991 441 19.0 23.2 n/a
1992 417 20.0 20.8 n/a
1993 372 19.0 19.6 n/a
1994 379 21.0 18.0 n/a
1995 382 21.2 18.0 n/a
1996 382 21.2 18.0 n/a
1997 402 21.6 18.6 25.1
1998 437 22.1 19.8 24.3
1999 432 23.1 18.7 28
2000 406 23.3 17.4 28.1
2001 423 24.0 17.6 39.5
2002 425 25.0 17.0 44
2003 425 25.0 17.0 44
2004 430 29.0 14.8 37.4
2005 440 29.0 15.2 39.1
2006 453 26.0 17.4 43
2007 467 25.4 18.4 39.6
2008 458 26.2 17.5 44.8
2009 454 25.9 17.4 39.2
2010 420 34.4 12.2 38.6
2011 436 35.4 12.2 38.5
2012 443 33.1 13.3 45.8
2013 473 35.8 13.1 45.5
2014 480 28.1 17.0 48.5
2015 474 25.0 18.9 47.9
2016 470 24.0 19.5 51.5
2017 471 22.2 21.1 41.8
2018 438 21.2 20.5 39
2019 450 21.5 20.8 48.4
2020 412 21.7 18.9 47.8
2021 410 21.7 18.8 46.1
2022 416 17.7 23.5 42.8
2023 406 20.8 19.4 55.7

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 Guntersville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,343 (15.0%) $7,544 (84.4%) $8,940

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Guntersville 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 122nd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 110th of 437 Middle schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Guntersville Middle School)41.436.2
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Guntersville City)41.436.2
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Guntersville Middle School)43.630.6
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Guntersville City)43.630.6
 13%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Guntersville Middle School)51.622.6
 29%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Guntersville City)51.622.6
 29%
   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 Students450406
 9.8%
African American3349
 48.5%
American Indian31
 66.7%
Asian27
 250%
Hispanic3444
 29.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White356294
 17.4%
Two or More Races2010
 50%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients48.4%55.7%
 7.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Guntersville Middle School

Students at Guntersville Middle School are 72% White, 12% African American, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

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

Guntersville Middle School ranks 111th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 406 students attended Guntersville 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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