Oneonta Middle School

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Oneonta Middle School ranks 54 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Oneonta Middle School is a public middle school serving 324 students in grades 6-8 in Oneonta, Alabama, which is part of the Marshall County school district. This high-performing school consistently ranks in the top 15% of Alabama middle schools, with strong academic outcomes across all grade levels and student subgroups.

Oneonta Middle School stands out for its exceptional performance in English Language Arts (ELA), with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state average. In the 2023-2024 school year, 6th-grade ELA proficiency was 75.27%, compared to the state average of 53.32%. The school also ranks in the top 25 middle schools in Alabama for Hispanic students and top 15 for Native American students, indicating its ability to support the academic achievement of diverse student populations. Despite a growing population of economically disadvantaged students, with the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch increasing from 39.63% in 2021-2022 to 58.02% in 2022-2023, Oneonta Middle School has maintained its strong academic standing.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as Douglas Middle School, Odenville Middle School, and Rudd Middle School, Oneonta Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic metrics, including math and ELA proficiency rates. This suggests that Oneonta Middle School is providing a higher-quality education than some of its regional counterparts, making it a standout institution in the St Clair County area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

27605 State Highway 75
Oneonta, AL 35121-3228

(205) 543-5203

District: Oneonta City

SchoolDigger Rank:
54^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,349

Students who attend Oneonta Middle School usually attend:

High:

Oneonta High School

Feeder schools for Oneonta Middle School:

Elementary:

Oneonta Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 15.2

Number of students: 300

Racial breakdown:

White:

59.7%

Hispanic:

29.0%

African American:

6.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 57.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Oneonta Middle School ranks better than 87.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 84.06. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (59.7%), Hispanic (29%), African American (6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 57.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Oneonta Middle School is 15.2. (See more...)

Compare Oneonta Middle School employs 19.6 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Oneonta Middle School is $8,349.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Oneonta Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Oneonta Middle School 54^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Oneonta Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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White students:

Oneonta City:

SchoolDigger ranks Oneonta City 20^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Oneonta Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2016	84.34	49^th	432	88.7%
2017	85.50	41^st	432	90.5%
2018	83.72	52^nd	423	87.7%
2019	80.71	64^th	437	85.4%
2021	74.56	71^st	440	83.9%
2022	79.93	58^th	432	86.6%
2023	86.67	45^th	437	89.7%
2024	84.06	54^th	442	87.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	95.45	6^th	223	97.3%
2021	37.65	179^th	274	34.7%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	82.02	36^th	349	89.7%
2018	79.76	43^rd	396	89.1%
2019	71.08	87^th	396	78.0%
2021	65.91	107^th	415	74.2%
2022	69.09	78^th	421	81.5%
2023	77.12	52^nd	410	87.3%
2024	85.65	38^th	437	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	90.06	23^rd	380	93.9%
2018	82.70	49^th	392	87.5%
2019	80.94	49^th	399	87.7%
2021	77.34	54^th	415	87.0%
2022	78.17	62^nd	423	85.3%
2023	85.57	40^th	417	90.4%
2024	83.27	50^th	426	88.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	76.36	63^rd	380	83.4%
2018	82.49	49^th	397	87.7%
2019	76.61	61^st	399	84.7%
2021	63.57	113^th	418	73.0%
2022	77.36	60^th	427	85.9%
2023	85.23	42^nd	419	90.0%
2024	80.88	57^th	428	86.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	69.41	25^th	108	76.9%
2018	73.18	25^th	113	77.9%
2019	55.67	48^th	124	61.3%
2021	66.52	33^rd	154	78.6%
2022	73.58	27^th	157	82.8%
2023	81.77	23^rd	166	86.1%
2024	77.51	24^th	164	85.4%

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Rank History for Native American students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	51.25	19^th	44	56.8%
2021	60.50	15^th	56	73.2%
2024	77.44	11^th	69	84.1%

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Rank History for White students at Oneonta Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	77.28	39^th	247	84.2%
2018	79.31	49^th	331	85.2%
2019	75.09	58^th	343	83.1%
2021	67.92	82^nd	369	77.8%
2022	71.69	72^nd	376	80.9%
2023	80.93	51^st	370	86.2%
2024	76.75	65^th	373	82.6%

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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 Oneonta Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	241	14	3	78	0	0	5	341
2016	240	12	4	80	0	1	16	353
2017	256	11	3	64	0	1	14	349
2018	252	17	1	77	1	1	14	363
2019	245	15	4	80	1	0	11	356
2020	232	16	5	96	0	0	12	361
2021	219	16	5	84	1	0	12	337
2022	205	18	3	88	1	0	13	328
2023	193	23	2	89	2	0	15	324
2024	179	18	3	87	2	0	11	300

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 Oneonta Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	341	17.0	20.0	42.5
2016	353	17.0	20.7	39.1
2017	349	17.5	19.8	34.7
2018	363	18.1	19.9	40.8
2019	356	18.1	19.5	39.6
2020	361	19.2	18.7	44.6
2021	337	18.8	17.8	40.7
2022	328	18.0	18.2	39.6
2023	324	19.3	16.7	58
2024	300	19.6	15.2	57.7

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 Oneonta Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	341	17.0	20.0	42.5
2016	353	17.0	20.7	39.1
2017	349	17.5	19.8	34.7
2018	363	18.1	19.9	40.8
2019	356	18.1	19.5	39.6
2020	361	19.2	18.7	44.6
2021	337	18.8	17.8	40.7
2022	328	18.0	18.2	39.6
2023	324	19.3	16.7	58
2024	300	19.6	15.2	57.7

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Oneonta Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$875 (10.5%)	$7,439 (89.1%)	$8,349

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Oneonta Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 64^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 45^th of 437 Middle schools	4.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Oneonta Middle School)	59.4	38.7	20.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Oneonta City)	59.4	38.7	20.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oneonta Middle School)	57	36	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Oneonta City)	57	36	21%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oneonta Middle School)	63	34.9	28.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Oneonta City)	63	34.9	28.1%
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	356	324	9%
African American	15	23	53.3%
American Indian	1	2	100%
Asian	4	2	50%
Hispanic	80	89	11.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	245	193	21.2%
Two or More Races	11	15	36.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	39.6%	58%	18.4%

Schools Near Oneonta Middle School

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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
Oneonta Middle School	Public	6-8	27605 State Highway 75	Oneonta	35121	Blount County	Oneonta City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 543-5203	300	20	15.2	57.7%	179 (59.7%)	18 (6.0%)	87 (29.0%)	3 (1.0%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.7%)	84.1	54^th of 442 public middle schools	87.8%		86.7	45^th of 437 public middle schools	89.7%	9		37.6	35.2	36.6	55.5		75.3	70.2	68.7	$8,349	$875	$7,439
Springville Middle School	Public	5-8	6691 U S Highway 11	Springville	35146	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 467-2740	759	33	23.3	39.0%	659 (86.8%)	51 (6.7%)	25 (3.3%)	4 (0.5%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (2.4%)	80.1	64^th of 442 public middle schools	85.5%		82.7	52^nd of 437 public middle schools	88.1%	12	53.7	51.9	29.4	42.4	51.2	78.7	66.7	55.9	64.9	$8,767	$1,830	$6,926
Hayden Middle School	Public	5-7	310 Second Avenue	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 647-3083	507	25	20.2	44.0%	475 (93.7%)	6 (1.2%)	13 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	75.9	79^th of 442 public middle schools	82.1%		76.8	72^nd of 437 public middle schools	83.5%	7	38.7	41.1	33.3			56.3	62.3	61.8		$7,757	$1,449	$6,291
Ashville Middle School	Public	5-8	33221 Highway 231	Ashville	35953	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 594-7044	357	18	19.5	73.7%	295 (82.6%)	15 (4.2%)	34 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.4%)	56.5	166^th of 442 public middle schools	62.4%		64.7	125^th of 437 public middle schools	71.4%	41	45.8	40.0	32.2	40.0	36.5	59.8	41.3	44.8	40.0	$6,938	$1,128	$5,799
ClayChalkville Middle School	Public	6-8	6700 TrussvilleClay Rd	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3100	1,025	59	17.3	64.1%	77 (7.5%)	822 (80.2%)	105 (10.2%)	4 (0.4%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	15 (1.5%)	15	377^th of 442 public middle schools	14.7%		16.5	372^nd of 437 public middle schools	14.9%	5		6.9	6.8	3.6	15.6		28.7	30.6	28.7	$8,115	$1,388	$6,712
Hanceville Middle School	Public	6-8	805 Commercial St SE	Hanceville	35077	Cullman County	Cullman County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 352-6175	321	17	18.4	76.9%	236 (73.5%)	11 (3.4%)	47 (14.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (8.1%)	56.7	164^th of 442 public middle schools	62.9%		61.5	138^th of 437 public middle schools	68.4%	26		23.2	24.5	26.4	43.4		48.9	45.7	60.4	$7,144	$663	$6,454
Odenville Middle School	Public	6-8	100 First Avenue	Odenville	35120	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 413-1407	536	23	23.1	67.5%	354 (66.0%)	110 (20.5%)	40 (7.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	30 (5.6%)	34.1	299^th of 442 public middle schools	32.4%		38.6	270^th of 437 public middle schools	38.2%	29		15.6	11.7	2.2	26.8		57.2	42.9	42.4	$7,776	$888	$6,877
Rudd Middle School	Public	6-8	4526 Rudd School Rd	Pinson	35126	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-5309	675	36	18.7	61.3%	90 (13.3%)	349 (51.7%)	222 (32.9%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.9%)	22.7	349^th of 442 public middle schools	21.0%		19.2	360^th of 437 public middle schools	17.6%	11		10.0	11.5	5.4	22.2		36.2	34.5	37.5	$8,337	$1,284	$7,033
Douglas Middle School	Public	6-8	Highway 75	Douglas	35964	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 593-1240	506	26	19.3	53.0%	254 (50.2%)	10 (2.0%)	231 (45.7%)	3 (0.6%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.0%)	43.3	244^th of 442 public middle schools	44.8%		43.5	246^th of 437 public middle schools	43.7%	2		18.1	15.5	13.1	47.0		43.7	43.4	50.3	$9,674	$3,199	$6,463

Frequently Asked Questions about Oneonta Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Oneonta Middle School?

Students at Oneonta Middle School are 60% White, 29% Hispanic, 6% African American, 4% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Oneonta Middle School attend?

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

How many students attend Oneonta Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 300 students attended Oneonta Middle School.

Is Oneonta Middle School a good school?

Oneonta Middle School ranks 54^th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What district is Oneonta Middle School in?

Oneonta City

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