Semmes Middle School

Summary:

Semmes Middle School is a public middle school in Semmes, Alabama, serving 1,318 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Mobile County School District, which is ranked 96 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Semmes Middle School stands out for its higher percentage of white students (61.91%) compared to surrounding schools, which tend to have more African American students. Academically, the school performs better than the Mobile County and Alabama state averages in English Language Arts, but lags behind in Mathematics. With a relatively high student-teacher ratio ranging from 19.3 to 22.9, the school also has a high percentage (around 68%) of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a large proportion of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

Compared to nearby schools, Semmes Middle School generally outperforms Booker T. Washington Middle School and CL Scarborough Model Middle School, but falls behind higher-performing schools like Saraland Middle School, Bernice J. Causey Middle School, and ClarkShaw Magnet School. The school's consistent 2-star rating and middle-range ranking suggest room for improvement, particularly in Mathematics and addressing achievement gaps among different student subgroups.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4566 Ed George Road
       Semmes, AL  36575


(251) 221-2344

District: Mobile County

SchoolDigger Rank:
251st of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,927 Help


Students who attend Semmes Middle School usually attend:

High:    Mary G Montgomery High School

Feeder schools for Semmes Middle School:

Elementary:    Allentown Elementary School
    Indian Springs Elementary School
    J E Turner Elementary
    Semmes Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  1,318

Racial breakdown:

White:
61.9%
African American:
28.9%
Hispanic:
6.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68% Help


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Compare Details Semmes Middle School ranks worse than 56.8% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks 7th among 16 ranked middle schools in the Mobile County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.36. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (61.9%), African American (28.9%), Hispanic (6.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Semmes Middle School is 19.3. 9 middle schools in the Mobile County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Semmes Middle School is $7,927. 13 middle schools in the Mobile County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Semmes Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Semmes Middle School 251st of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Semmes Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mobile County:

SchoolDigger ranks Mobile County 96th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Semmes Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 45.65 224th 407 45.0%
2005 47.55 224th 415 46.0%
2006 62.49 131st 409 68.0%
2007 64.30 140th 412 66.0%
2008 60.73 141st 417 66.2%
2009 64.45 135th 425 68.2%
2010 63.37 152nd 435 65.1%
2011 70.79 110th 435 74.7%
2012 65.84 135th 436 69.0%
2013 54.97 225th 436 48.4%
2014 51.09 204th 438 53.4%
2015 52.20 188th 430 56.3%
2016 43.50 242nd 432 44.0%
2017 36.88 284th 432 34.3%
2018 42.20 256th 423 39.5%
2019 44.63 258th 437 41.0%
2021 38.39 272nd 440 38.2%
2022 35.05 292nd 432 32.4%
2023 33.27 297th 437 32.0%
2024 42.36 251st 442 43.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 18.79 20th 21 4.8%
2018 23.95 26th 30 13.3%
2019 23.45 43rd 46 6.5%
2021 30.77 49th 61 19.7%
2023 23.50 61st 72 15.3%
2024 36.17 47th 78 39.7%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 49.13 18th 70 74.3%
2022 23.86 73rd 81 9.9%
2023 33.69 65th 94 30.9%
2024 34.15 74th 106 30.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 31.22 144th 195 26.2%
2018 45.08 115th 223 48.4%
2019 35.99 169th 254 33.5%
2021 37.85 176th 274 35.8%
2022 41.45 137th 256 46.5%
2023 35.98 177th 281 37.0%
2024 48.62 116th 281 58.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.90 224th 396 43.4%
2019 46.47 216th 396 45.5%
2021 36.53 271st 415 34.7%
2022 36.04 280th 421 33.5%
2023 32.78 291st 410 29.0%
2024 44.49 237th 437 45.8%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.13 4th 23 82.6%
2019 66.41 6th 25 76.0%
2021 55.15 5th 12 58.3%
2022 65.82 3rd 9 66.7%
2023 38.51 10th 15 33.3%
2024 62.20 7th 20 65.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.50 263rd 380 30.8%
2018 46.11 221st 392 43.6%
2019 48.19 217th 399 45.6%
2021 38.51 261st 415 37.1%
2022 34.64 284th 423 32.9%
2023 34.42 279th 417 33.1%
2024 42.32 242nd 426 43.2%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 17.43 28th 29 3.4%
2022 18.17 23rd 26 11.5%
2023 8.03 24th 26 7.7%
2024 21.53 28th 32 12.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.77 249th 380 34.5%
2018 39.00 252nd 397 36.5%
2019 39.96 252nd 399 36.8%
2021 37.49 265th 418 36.6%
2022 34.72 287th 427 32.8%
2023 32.01 299th 419 28.6%
2024 41.21 243rd 428 43.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 30.22 153rd 205 25.4%
2018 34.56 152nd 247 38.5%
2019 34.84 162nd 252 35.7%
2021 39.25 139th 266 47.7%
2022 34.27 177th 271 34.7%
2023 33.96 170th 263 35.4%
2024 45.34 120th 269 55.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.77 78th 108 27.8%
2018 36.48 72nd 113 36.3%
2019 31.73 85th 124 31.5%
2021 23.91 127th 154 17.5%
2022 26.89 125th 157 20.4%
2023 26.40 125th 166 24.7%
2024 41.12 85th 164 48.2%
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Rank History for Native American students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 12.49 41st 44 6.8%
2021 18.20 51st 56 8.9%
2022 23.23 55th 65 15.4%
2023 23.61 47th 61 23.0%
2024 32.90 44th 69 36.2%
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Rank History for White students at Semmes Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 23.23 205th 247 17.0%
2018 31.76 236th 331 28.7%
2019 38.81 205th 343 40.2%
2021 32.43 255th 369 30.9%
2022 28.78 278th 376 26.1%
2023 28.45 278th 370 24.9%
2024 36.74 240th 373 35.7%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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All ratings (Avg rating: 2.3)
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Reviews:
by a citizen
Sunday, November 20, 2016

Open Quote Looks like they have a problem with bullying. Close Quote


by a parent
Monday, December 6, 2010

Open Quote I wouldn't recommend this school to anyone. My son currently goes to school here and has had so many issues with other students. The teachers sent home the wrong grades for him. The office contacted me about a student who wasn't even my son. They didn't even know for sure which homeroom teachers the students would have until 2-3 weeks into the new school year. This place is a mess! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Semmes 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 1023 1023
1989 973 61 1 3 1 n/a n/a 0 1039
1990 1035 71 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1108
1991 956 82 1 2 2 n/a n/a 0 1043
1992 957 81 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1041
1993 987 95 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1082
1994 1030 86 1 0 0 n/a n/a -13 1104
1995 1015 64 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
1996 1015 64 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 1083
1997 981 71 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1054
1998 1143 69 1 1 2 n/a n/a 0 1216
1999 1126 76 1 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1206
2000 1114 75 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 1195
2001 1135 80 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 1222
2002 1311 96 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1426
2003 1311 96 6 10 3 n/a n/a 0 1426
2004 1337 98 3 9 3 n/a n/a 3 1453
2005 1373 115 8 16 4 n/a n/a 0 1516
2006 1449 155 5 14 3 n/a n/a 0 1626
2007 1308 179 5 21 6 n/a n/a 0 1519
2008 1261 186 5 23 6 n/a n/a 0 1481
2009 1248 221 2 23 11 n/a n/a 0 1505
2010 1272 252 8 26 10 n/a n/a 4 1572
2011 1269 276 11 26 5 0 0 0 1587
2012 1272 360 13 35 8 1 4 0 1693
2013 1235 351 4 27 12 1 2 0 1632
2014 1230 313 5 28 12 0 3 0 1591
2015 1169 288 4 39 15 0 11 0 1526
2016 1096 286 6 44 17 0 18 0 1467
2017 1076 301 5 56 13 0 33 0 1484
2018 992 328 3 74 10 1 33 0 1441
2019 967 297 0 69 10 1 25 0 1369
2020 976 431 2 89 12 0 37 0 1547
2021 975 381 3 93 12 0 34 0 1498
2022 914 386 2 91 8 0 43 0 1444
2023 816 381 2 81 8 0 30 0 1318

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 Semmes Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1023 42.0 24.3 0
1989 1039 42.0 24.7 n/a
1990 1108 46.0 24.0 0
1991 1043 46.0 22.6 n/a
1992 1041 43.0 24.2 n/a
1993 1082 44.0 24.6 n/a
1994 1104 44.9 24.6 n/a
1995 1083 46.0 23.5 n/a
1996 1083 46.0 23.5 n/a
1997 1054 53.7 19.6 28
1998 1216 59.1 20.6 32.5
1999 1206 62.0 19.5 38.7
2000 1195 61.0 19.6 48.3
2001 1222 58.0 21.1 51.6
2002 1426 70.0 20.4 56.5
2003 1426 70.0 20.4 56.5
2004 1453 71.6 20.3 58.9
2005 1516 73.0 20.8 58.2
2006 1626 70.0 23.2 61.6
2007 1519 76.0 20.0 57.9
2008 1481 81.4 18.2 57.9
2009 1505 77.4 19.3 59.3
2010 1572 74.0 21.2 59.8
2011 1587 89.0 17.8 62.1
2012 1693 89.0 19.0 70.6
2013 1632 101.0 16.1 72.9
2014 1591 70.0 22.7 68.1
2015 1526 71.0 21.4 41.7
2016 1467 70.0 20.9 37.6
2017 1484 65.0 22.8 39.2
2018 1441 65.0 22.1 68
2019 1369 65.0 21.0 68
2020 1547 69.0 22.4 68
2021 1498 71.0 21.0 68
2022 1444 63.0 22.9 67.9
2023 1318 68.0 19.3 68

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 Semmes Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1023 42.0 24.3 0
1989 1039 42.0 24.7 n/a
1990 1108 46.0 24.0 0
1991 1043 46.0 22.6 n/a
1992 1041 43.0 24.2 n/a
1993 1082 44.0 24.6 n/a
1994 1104 44.9 24.6 n/a
1995 1083 46.0 23.5 n/a
1996 1083 46.0 23.5 n/a
1997 1054 53.7 19.6 28
1998 1216 59.1 20.6 32.5
1999 1206 62.0 19.5 38.7
2000 1195 61.0 19.6 48.3
2001 1222 58.0 21.1 51.6
2002 1426 70.0 20.4 56.5
2003 1426 70.0 20.4 56.5
2004 1453 71.6 20.3 58.9
2005 1516 73.0 20.8 58.2
2006 1626 70.0 23.2 61.6
2007 1519 76.0 20.0 57.9
2008 1481 81.4 18.2 57.9
2009 1505 77.4 19.3 59.3
2010 1572 74.0 21.2 59.8
2011 1587 89.0 17.8 62.1
2012 1693 89.0 19.0 70.6
2013 1632 101.0 16.1 72.9
2014 1591 70.0 22.7 68.1
2015 1526 71.0 21.4 41.7
2016 1467 70.0 20.9 37.6
2017 1484 65.0 22.8 39.2
2018 1441 65.0 22.1 68
2019 1369 65.0 21.0 68
2020 1547 69.0 22.4 68
2021 1498 71.0 21.0 68
2022 1444 63.0 22.9 67.9
2023 1318 68.0 19.3 68

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 Semmes Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $994 (12.5%) $6,922 (87.3%) $7,927

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Semmes 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 258th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 297th of 437 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Semmes Middle School)40.725.9
 14.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)40.323.9
 16.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Semmes Middle School)39.110.2
 28.8%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)37.614.6
 23.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Semmes Middle School)35.610
 25.6%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Mobile County)39.114.9
 24.2%
   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 Students13691318
 3.7%
African American297381
 28.3%
American Indian108
 20%
Asian02
Hispanic6981
 17.4%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White967816
 15.6%
Two or More Races2530
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients68%68%
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Semmes Middle School ranks 251st of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Semmes Middle School usually go on to attend Mary G Montgomery High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,318 students attended Semmes Middle School.

Students at Semmes Middle School are 62% White, 29% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.


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