Is Duran Junior High School a good school?

Duran Junior High School ranks 218 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Duran Junior High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 325 students attended Duran Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Duran Junior High School?

Students at Duran Junior High School are 78% White, 14% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Duran Junior High School attend?

Students who attend Duran Junior High School usually go on to attend Pell City High School

Duran Junior High School

Summary:

Duran Junior High School is a public middle school in Pell City, Alabama, serving 325 students in grades 7-8. As part of the Pell City School District, which is ranked 53 out of 137 districts in the state, Duran Junior High has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Duran Junior High School has a higher percentage of white students (78.46%) compared to the state average, with lower percentages of African American (14.15%) and Hispanic (3.38%) students. The school's student performance on standardized tests is generally on par with or slightly below the Pell City district and state averages, with 8th grade English proficiency higher than the district and state, but 8th grade science proficiency lower. Duran Junior High has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 47.45% to 62.15% over the past three years, and a student-teacher ratio slightly higher than the state average.

Compared to nearby schools, Duran Junior High's performance is generally on par with or slightly below other Pell City district schools, such as Williams Intermediate School, but outperforms some more distant schools in the Talladega County and Talladega City districts. To continue improving, the school could focus on boosting 8th grade science proficiency and addressing achievement gaps between different student subgroups.

Detail:

Public 7-8

309 Williamson Drive
Pell City, AL 35125

(205) 338-2825

District: Pell City

SchoolDigger Rank:
218^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,403

Students who attend Duran Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Pell City High School

Feeder schools for Duran Junior High School:

Elementary:	Coosa Valley Elementary School
	Eden Elementary School
	Iola Roberts Elementary School
	Walter M Kennedy School

Student/teacher ratio: 21.3

Number of students: 325

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.5%

African American:

14.2%

Hispanic:

3.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 62.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Duran Junior High School ranks better than 50.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 48.39. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (78.5%), African American (14.2%), Hispanic (3.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 62.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Duran Junior High School is 21.3. (See more...)

Compare Duran Junior High School employs 15.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Duran Junior High School is $9,403.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Duran Junior High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Duran Junior High School 218^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Duran Junior High School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Pell City:

SchoolDigger ranks Pell City 53^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Duran Junior High School

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Rank History for all students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	36.96	281^st	407	31.0%
2005	50.81	202^nd	415	51.3%
2006	46.93	232^nd	409	43.3%
2007	41.82	257^th	412	37.6%
2008	43.21	259^th	417	37.9%
2021	52.29	195^th	440	55.7%
2022	54.05	180^th	432	58.3%
2023	57.53	163^rd	437	62.7%
2024	48.39	218^th	442	50.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	64.07	25^th	72	65.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	25.30	234^th	274	14.6%
2022	44.43	119^th	256	53.5%
2023	36.01	176^th	281	37.4%
2024	66.54	48^th	281	82.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	57.40	154^th	415	62.9%
2022	52.41	187^th	421	55.6%
2023	65.67	102^nd	410	75.1%
2024	43.07	245^th	437	43.9%

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Rank History for Female students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	53.38	181^st	415	56.4%
2022	42.12	247^th	423	41.6%
2023	56.76	156^th	417	62.6%
2024	49.96	196^th	426	54.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	49.57	190^th	418	54.5%
2022	62.40	122^nd	427	71.4%
2023	56.54	151^st	419	64.0%
2024	46.06	223^rd	428	47.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	70.40	51^st	266	80.8%
2022	44.85	118^th	271	56.5%
2023	30.65	187^th	263	28.9%
2024	34.05	174^th	269	35.3%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	54.05	63^rd	154	59.1%

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Rank History for White students at Duran Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	38.59	220^th	369	40.4%
2022	41.81	195^th	376	48.1%
2023	46.86	176^th	370	52.4%
2024	39.19	222^nd	373	40.5%

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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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by a parent
Tuesday, February 23, 2016

My son attended Duran last year. We found the teachers to be very helpful and accommodating. He enjoyed his classes and always felt it was a safe environment. My son always felt like the teachers were willing to help him if he had a problem with the work in their classes.

The school offers several extra curricular activities, clubs, etc. to students. The administration was also kind, caring, helpful and accessible to parents. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, July 29, 2013

This school was physically dirty. There is a restroom near the front office which was always filthy. The lunch is terrible. Your child is only at this school for one year, which is a good thing. Parents do not have more than one year of disappointment with the way the school is ran. The last principal got it under control. This principal is hands off. My own child experienced bullying and nothing was done about it. I know other parents who had the same experience, even when the parent went to the school. One of my kid's teachers was not certified to teach and was a disorganized, uncaring teacher who had a meltdown in class. One of the English teachers openly says she does not want to teach. Kids do not get individual attention or help. There were some very good teachers also but they did not like their work environment. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Duran 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	802	802
1989	678	137	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	816
1990	740	140	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	882
1991	779	124	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	906
1992	762	110	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	874
1993	715	107	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1994	705	118	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	827
1995	724	112	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
1996	724	112	3	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	841
1997	792	137	4	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	937
1998	753	133	4	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	893
1999	744	145	2	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	902
2000	741	130	1	6	2	n/a	n/a	0	880
2001	802	118	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	931
2002	625	75	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2003	625	75	4	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	711
2004	614	91	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	713
2005	589	86	1	7	1	n/a	n/a	0	684
2006	578	68	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	658
2007	528	98	4	9	3	n/a	n/a	0	642
2008	553	96	4	8	1	n/a	n/a	0	662
2009	267	43	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
2010	257	35	1	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	303
2011	275	32	2	10	1	0	0	0	320
2012	295	37	2	6	0	0	2	0	342
2013	271	39	2	5	1	0	2	0	320
2014	252	41	4	3	0	0	1	0	301
2015	281	37	2	7	1	0	0	0	328
2016	251	45	1	11	0	0	0	0	308
2017	234	32	3	10	0	0	0	0	279
2018	230	34	1	6	0	0	3	0	274
2019	223	35	3	13	0	0	5	0	279
2020	240	39	3	10	0	1	3	0	296
2021	241	36	3	12	0	1	4	0	297
2022	253	42	1	10	1	0	7	0	314
2023	255	46	1	11	1	1	10	0	325

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Duran Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	802	35.0	22.9	0
1989	816	36.0	22.6	n/a
1990	882	38.0	23.2	0
1991	906	40.0	22.6	n/a
1992	874	36.0	24.2	n/a
1993	824	36.0	22.9	n/a
1994	827	38.0	21.8	n/a
1995	841	39.9	21.1	n/a
1996	841	39.9	21.1	n/a
1997	937	43.1	21.7	34.3
1998	893	44.5	20.1	37
1999	902	43.0	21.0	45.9
2000	880	48.0	18.3	45.7
2001	931	48.8	19.1	46.4
2002	711	33.0	21.5	46.1
2003	711	33.0	21.5	46.1
2004	713	33.3	21.4	48.9
2005	684	38.0	18.0	50.4
2006	658	38.0	17.3	48.8
2007	642	36.3	17.7	42.8
2008	662	35.3	18.8	42.1
2009	315	20.1	15.5	46.7
2010	303	18.5	16.3	52.8
2011	320	19.8	16.1	47.8
2012	342	21.8	15.6	50
2013	320	19.8	16.1	56.3
2014	301	16.2	18.5	58.5
2015	328	16.0	20.5	50.3
2016	308	14.0	22.0	49.7
2017	279	14.5	19.1	51.3
2018	274	14.2	19.2	52.9
2019	279	14.8	18.8	46.6
2020	296	14.8	19.9	44.3
2021	297	15.0	19.7	55.6
2022	314	14.2	22.0	47.5
2023	325	15.2	21.3	62.2

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 Duran Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	802	35.0	22.9	0
1989	816	36.0	22.6	n/a
1990	882	38.0	23.2	0
1991	906	40.0	22.6	n/a
1992	874	36.0	24.2	n/a
1993	824	36.0	22.9	n/a
1994	827	38.0	21.8	n/a
1995	841	39.9	21.1	n/a
1996	841	39.9	21.1	n/a
1997	937	43.1	21.7	34.3
1998	893	44.5	20.1	37
1999	902	43.0	21.0	45.9
2000	880	48.0	18.3	45.7
2001	931	48.8	19.1	46.4
2002	711	33.0	21.5	46.1
2003	711	33.0	21.5	46.1
2004	713	33.3	21.4	48.9
2005	684	38.0	18.0	50.4
2006	658	38.0	17.3	48.8
2007	642	36.3	17.7	42.8
2008	662	35.3	18.8	42.1
2009	315	20.1	15.5	46.7
2010	303	18.5	16.3	52.8
2011	320	19.8	16.1	47.8
2012	342	21.8	15.6	50
2013	320	19.8	16.1	56.3
2014	301	16.2	18.5	58.5
2015	328	16.0	20.5	50.3
2016	308	14.0	22.0	49.7
2017	279	14.5	19.1	51.3
2018	274	14.2	19.2	52.9
2019	279	14.8	18.8	46.6
2020	296	14.8	19.9	44.3
2021	297	15.0	19.7	55.6
2022	314	14.2	22.0	47.5
2023	325	15.2	21.3	62.2

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 Duran Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$973 (10.3%)	$8,421 (89.6%)	$9,403

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Duran Junior High School

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
8th Grade Mathematics (Duran Junior High School)	51.4	18.7	32.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Pell City)	50.9	18.4	32.5%
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	279	325	16.5%
African American	35	46	31.4%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	3	1	66.7%
Hispanic	13	11	15.4%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	223	255	14.3%
Two or More Races	5	10	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	46.6%	62.2%	15.6%

Schools Near Duran Junior High 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 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th 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
Duran Junior High School	Public	7-8	309 Williamson Drive	Pell City	35125	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	No	(205) 338-2825	325	15	21.3	62.2%	255 (78.5%)	46 (14.2%)	11 (3.4%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	10 (3.1%)	48.4	218^th of 442 public middle schools	50.7%		57.5	163^rd of 437 public middle schools	62.7%	55				16.9	18.1		29.3				49.0	54.9	$9,403	$973	$8,421
Williams Intermediate School	Public	5-6	2000 Hardwick Road	Pell City	35128	St. Clair County	Pell City	No	No	No	No	(205) 338-4949	632	33	19.1	66.5%	491 (77.7%)	83 (13.1%)	25 (4.0%)	11 (1.7%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.2%)								(n/a)		32.5	28.5						60.6	58.4			$7,959	$996	$6,953
Odenville Middle School	Public	6-8	100 First Avenue	Odenville	35120	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 413-1407	570	29	19.5	67.2%	395 (69.3%)	109 (19.1%)	34 (6.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	28 (4.9%)	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
Moody Junior High School	Public	7-8	600 High School Drive	Moody	35004	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 640-2040	348	18	18.9	52.9%	256 (73.6%)	48 (13.8%)	24 (6.9%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (4.3%)	52.2	196^th of 442 public middle schools	55.7%		60.3	143^rd of 437 public middle schools	67.3%	53				16.4	16.8		38.4				49.7	56.3	$7,058	$54	$6,993
Moody Middle School	Public	4-6	696 High School Drive	Moody	35004	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	No	(205) 640-2190	524	25	20.9	60.7%	386 (73.7%)	58 (11.1%)	42 (8.0%)	6 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (6.1%)								(n/a)	37.0	35.4	33.5			50.8		60.3	68.4	47.4			$7,756	$1,659	$6,086
Charles R Drew Middle School	Public	6-8	78975 Al Hwy 77	Lincoln	35096	Talladega County	Talladega County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5280	478	24	19.6	71.8%	305 (63.8%)	147 (30.8%)	18 (3.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.5%)	73.7	84^th of 442 public middle schools	81.0%		64	128^th of 437 public middle schools	70.7%	44			46.2	27.0	29.1		39.2			74.3	62.3	57.4	$7,557	$679	$6,847
Leeds Middle School	Public	6-8	1771 Whitmire Street	Leeds	35094	Jefferson County	Leeds City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 699-4505	470	26	18.0	62.1%	258 (54.9%)	125 (26.6%)	82 (17.4%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.6%)	50.6	204^th of 442 public middle schools	53.8%		53.6	187^th of 437 public middle schools	57.2%	17			17.7	21.3	28.1		33.6			37.1	62.7	50.7	$10,345	$1,367	$8,979
Zora Ellis Junior High School	Public	7-8	414 Elm St	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5700	228	16	14.6	91.2%	40 (17.5%)	168 (73.7%)	11 (4.8%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.5%)	14.6	380^th of 442 public middle schools	14.0%		17.6	369^th of 437 public middle schools	15.6%	11				8.6	1.0		14.7				28.3	25.7	$10,972	$1,549	$9,419
Ashville Middle School	Public	5-8	33221 Highway 231	Ashville	35953	St. Clair County	St Clair County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 594-7044	370	19	19.1	77.0%	303 (81.9%)	18 (4.9%)	35 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	12 (3.2%)	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
Evelyn D Houston Elementary School	Public	4-6	1310 Ashland Hwy	Talladega	35160	Talladega County	Talladega City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 315-5808	353	21	16.8	91.5%	74 (21.0%)	252 (71.4%)	17 (4.8%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.7%)								(n/a)	7.8	17.7	9.5			14.6		34.8	37.1	29.9			$8,799	$1,620	$7,175

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