Is Scottsboro Junior High School a good school?

Scottsboro Junior High School ranks 83 rd of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Scottsboro Junior High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Scottsboro Junior High School.

What is the racial makeup of Scottsboro Junior High School?

Students at Scottsboro Junior High School are 79% White, 12% Hispanic, 5% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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

Students who attend Scottsboro Junior High School usually go on to attend Scottsboro High School

Scottsboro Junior High School

Summary:

Scottsboro Junior High School is a public middle school serving 379 students in grades 7-8 in Scottsboro, Alabama. This school consistently outperforms the state average in academic assessments, particularly in English/Language Arts, and maintains a strong statewide ranking, placing in the top 20% of Alabama middle schools.

Scottsboro Junior High School's academic excellence is evident across various metrics. In the 2023-2024 school year, 60.69% and 60% of 7th and 8th-grade students, respectively, scored proficient or better in English, compared to the state average of 51.27% and 51.42%. The school has also demonstrated impressive performance among specific student subgroups, with its Hispanic and Native American students ranking 36th and 15th, respectively, out of all Alabama middle schools in their respective subgroups. Additionally, Scottsboro Junior High School has shown exceptional support for its English Language Learner (ELL) students, ranking 12th out of 94 Alabama middle schools in this subgroup.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Stevenson Middle School and Collins Intermediate School, Scottsboro Junior High School generally outperforms these schools in academic assessments and statewide rankings. This high-performing middle school, which is part of the Scottsboro City school district, serves a diverse student population and has maintained consistent staffing and resource allocation to support student learning.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1601 Heroes Drive
Scottsboro, AL 35768-2435

(256) 218-2300

District: Scottsboro City

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,158

Students who attend Scottsboro Junior High School usually attend:

High:

Scottsboro High School

Feeder schools for Scottsboro Junior High School:

Elementary:	Caldwell Elementary School
	Thurston T Nelson Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.7

Number of students: 354

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.1%

Hispanic:

11.9%

African American:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Scottsboro Junior High School ranks better than 81.2% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.73. (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 (79.1%), Hispanic (11.9%), African American (4.5%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Scottsboro Junior High School is 17.7. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Scottsboro Junior High School is $9,158.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

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SchoolDigger ranks Scottsboro Junior High School 83^rd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Scottsboro Junior High School in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	66.05	118^th	407	71.0%
2005	72.93	74^th	415	82.2%
2006	53.92	178^th	409	56.5%
2007	68.19	114^th	412	72.3%
2008	53.28	190^th	417	54.4%
2009	66.78	118^th	425	72.2%
2010	71.22	108^th	435	75.2%
2011	68.60	132^nd	435	69.7%
2012	62.90	158^th	436	63.8%
2013	67.54	118^th	436	72.9%
2014	65.40	120^th	438	72.6%
2015	67.51	94^th	430	78.1%
2016	68.86	103^rd	432	76.2%
2017	58.27	158^th	432	63.4%
2018	73.65	90^th	423	78.7%
2019	77.09	74^th	437	83.1%
2021	81.53	50^th	440	88.6%
2022	76.62	67^th	432	84.5%
2023	67.28	117^th	437	73.2%
2024	73.73	83^rd	442	81.2%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	73.49	12^th	94	87.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	25.43	162^nd	195	16.9%
2018	41.91	124^th	223	44.4%
2019	29.44	196^th	254	22.8%
2021	42.74	141^st	274	48.5%
2022	63.23	51^st	256	80.1%
2023	63.25	61^st	281	78.3%
2024	52.79	100^th	281	64.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	44.29	195^th	349	44.1%
2018	65.58	119^th	396	69.9%
2019	77.49	53^rd	396	86.6%
2021	75.31	49^th	415	88.2%
2022	65.34	102^nd	421	75.8%
2023	44.44	224^th	410	45.4%
2024	66.86	104^th	437	76.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	60.83	126^th	380	66.8%
2018	83.65	45^th	392	88.5%
2019	76.26	65^th	399	83.7%
2021	82.30	43^rd	415	89.6%
2022	72.36	79^th	423	81.3%
2023	64.08	120^th	417	71.2%
2024	72.77	86^th	426	79.8%

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Rank History for Male students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	53.28	161^st	380	57.6%
2018	62.72	125^th	397	68.5%
2019	71.87	79^th	399	80.2%
2021	76.64	61^st	418	85.4%
2022	76.01	66^th	427	84.5%
2023	67.67	102^nd	419	75.7%
2024	71.42	92^nd	428	78.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	50.17	75^th	205	63.4%
2018	86.63	23^rd	247	90.7%
2021	52.56	93^rd	266	65.0%
2022	83.36	30^th	271	88.9%
2023	72.01	49^th	263	81.4%
2024	42.90	125^th	269	53.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	63.20	31^st	108	71.3%
2019	72.73	23^rd	124	81.5%
2021	68.98	27^th	154	82.5%
2022	57.98	58^th	157	63.1%
2023	65.18	44^th	166	73.5%
2024	67.18	36^th	164	78.0%

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Rank History for Native American students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	80.87	7^th	44	84.1%
2021	66.89	12^th	56	78.6%
2022	57.38	24^th	65	63.1%
2023	67.24	16^th	61	73.8%
2024	69.54	15^th	69	78.3%

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Rank History for White students at Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	36.60	147^th	247	40.5%
2018	55.97	119^th	331	64.0%
2019	61.35	97^th	343	71.7%
2021	74.43	61^st	369	83.5%
2022	67.26	88^th	376	76.6%
2023	57.94	127^th	370	65.7%
2024	62.34	104^th	373	72.1%

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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 Scottsboro 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	519	519
1989	488	40	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1990	463	26	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	492
1991	476	33	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	510
1992	424	33	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	459
1993	422	34	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	461
1994	447	34	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	486
1995	419	38	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1996	419	38	4	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	466
1997	409	29	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	444
1998	424	22	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	451
1999	398	23	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2000	408	27	0	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	438
2001	428	31	1	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	464
2002	390	39	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2003	390	39	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	434
2004	427	34	2	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	467
2005	389	39	1	10	1	n/a	n/a	0	440
2006	354	43	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2007	354	43	2	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	408
2008	359	37	3	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	412
2009	361	36	4	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	415
2010	374	41	3	14	4	n/a	n/a	0	436
2011	370	28	5	0	1	0	0	0	404
2012	363	31	4	15	0	0	0	0	413
2013	348	30	7	15	0	0	0	0	400
2014	382	29	6	26	0	0	0	0	443
2015	372	16	3	25	1	0	1	0	418
2016	368	17	1	23	1	0	4	0	414
2017	358	18	3	22	0	0	10	0	411
2018	354	26	3	24	3	0	0	0	410
2019	321	22	1	33	3	1	0	0	381
2020	286	20	2	37	4	1	3	0	353
2021	301	31	2	34	11	0	2	0	381
2022	294	33	2	40	9	1	1	0	380
2023	290	34	4	37	8	1	5	0	379
2024	280	16	4	42	4	0	8	0	354

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 Scottsboro Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	30.0	17.3	0
1989	533	29.3	18.1	n/a
1990	492	28.0	17.5	0
1991	510	29.0	17.5	n/a
1992	459	24.0	19.1	n/a
1993	461	23.5	19.6	n/a
1994	486	22.5	21.6	n/a
1995	466	23.7	19.7	n/a
1996	466	23.7	19.7	n/a
1997	444	23.8	18.7	23.2
1998	451	24.4	18.5	25.9
1999	426	24.2	17.6	33.8
2000	438	23.3	18.8	22.1
2001	464	24.2	19.2	28.9
2002	434	26.0	16.7	38.7
2003	434	26.0	16.7	38.7
2004	467	29.3	15.9	35.1
2005	440	29.0	15.2	43.2
2006	415	27.0	15.4	48.7
2007	408	22.5	18.1	45.8
2008	412	22.4	18.4	46.1
2009	415	22.1	18.6	47.7
2010	436	23.6	18.4	51.4
2011	404	25.7	15.7	49.5
2012	413	24.3	16.9	53.8
2013	400	24.6	16.2	53
2014	443	22.9	19.3	51.5
2015	418	24.0	17.4	48.8
2016	414	23.0	18.0	45.4
2017	411	22.0	18.6	46.2
2018	410	22.7	18.0	50.5
2019	381	21.0	18.1	50.1
2020	353	21.0	16.8	49.9
2021	381	20.1	18.9	47.5
2022	380	21.0	18.0	45
2023	379	21.0	18.0	55.9
2024	354	20.0	17.7	55.6

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 Scottsboro Junior High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	519	30.0	17.3	0
1989	533	29.3	18.1	n/a
1990	492	28.0	17.5	0
1991	510	29.0	17.5	n/a
1992	459	24.0	19.1	n/a
1993	461	23.5	19.6	n/a
1994	486	22.5	21.6	n/a
1995	466	23.7	19.7	n/a
1996	466	23.7	19.7	n/a
1997	444	23.8	18.7	23.2
1998	451	24.4	18.5	25.9
1999	426	24.2	17.6	33.8
2000	438	23.3	18.8	22.1
2001	464	24.2	19.2	28.9
2002	434	26.0	16.7	38.7
2003	434	26.0	16.7	38.7
2004	467	29.3	15.9	35.1
2005	440	29.0	15.2	43.2
2006	415	27.0	15.4	48.7
2007	408	22.5	18.1	45.8
2008	412	22.4	18.4	46.1
2009	415	22.1	18.6	47.7
2010	436	23.6	18.4	51.4
2011	404	25.7	15.7	49.5
2012	413	24.3	16.9	53.8
2013	400	24.6	16.2	53
2014	443	22.9	19.3	51.5
2015	418	24.0	17.4	48.8
2016	414	23.0	18.0	45.4
2017	411	22.0	18.6	46.2
2018	410	22.7	18.0	50.5
2019	381	21.0	18.1	50.1
2020	353	21.0	16.8	49.9
2021	381	20.1	18.9	47.5
2022	380	21.0	18.0	45
2023	379	21.0	18.0	55.9
2024	354	20.0	17.7	55.6

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 Scottsboro Junior High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,276 (13.9%)	$7,844 (85.7%)	$9,158

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Scottsboro Junior High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 74^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 117^th of 437 Middle schools	9.8%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (Scottsboro Junior High School)	49.4	21.2	28.2%
7th Grade Mathematics (Scottsboro City)	49.7	21.2	28.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scottsboro Junior High School)	51.7	25.9	25.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Scottsboro City)	51.7	25.9	25.7%
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	381	379	0.5%
African American	22	34	54.5%
American Indian	3	8	166.7%
Asian	1	4	300%
Hispanic	33	37	12.1%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	321	290	9.7%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	50.1%	55.9%	5.8%

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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
Scottsboro Junior High School	Public	7-8	1601 Heroes Drive	Scottsboro	35768	Jackson County	Scottsboro City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 218-2300	354	20	17.7	55.6%	280 (79.1%)	16 (4.5%)	42 (11.9%)	4 (1.1%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.3%)	73.7	83^rd of 442 public middle schools	81.2%		67.3	117^th of 437 public middle schools	73.2%	34				30.3	25.6		50.9				60.7	60.0	$9,158	$1,276	$7,844
Collins Intermediate School	Public	4-6	102 Legion Dr	Scottsboro	35768	Jackson County	Scottsboro City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 218-2700	532	29	18.6	60.9%	410 (77.1%)	35 (6.6%)	65 (12.2%)	6 (1.1%)	4 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.3%)								(n/a)	47.8	39.1	40.9			54.8		72.7	69.2	59.0			$9,552	$1,463	$8,052
Kate Duncan Smith DAR Middle	Public	5-8	6077 Main St	Grant	35747	Marshall County	Marshall County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 728-5950	364	21	17.3	41.5%	329 (90.4%)	2 (0.5%)	13 (3.6%)	2 (0.5%)	7 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.0%)	62.3	142^nd of 442 public middle schools	67.9%		59.1	154^th of 437 public middle schools	64.8%	12		37.8	44.8	22.9	15.7		36.0		61.0	60.9	55.2	58.6	$7,218	$751	$6,455
Stevenson Middle School	Public	5-8	701 Kentucky Ave	Stevenson	35772	Jackson County	Jackson County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 437-2945	254	13	20.3	66.1%	136 (53.5%)	32 (12.6%)	40 (15.7%)	1 (0.4%)	29 (11.4%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (6.3%)	52.9	192^nd of 442 public middle schools	56.6%		49.6	212^th of 437 public middle schools	51.5%	20		35.1	1.7	28.1	26.1		36.2		57.4	40.4	66.7	53.6	$8,766	$1,686	$7,065

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