Summary:
Deshler Middle School is a public middle school located in Tuscumbia, Alabama, serving grades 6-8 with a student population of 349. The school is part of the Tuscumbia City School District, which is ranked 43 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Deshler Middle School has a diverse student population, with 60.46% White, 30.37% African American, 2.01% Hispanic, and 7.16% two or more races. However, the school has struggled academically compared to the state average, with lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Science. In contrast, the school performs better in English Language Arts, with proficiency rates closer to or above the state average. Additionally, Deshler Middle School has a high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds, with 70.77% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. The school's statewide ranking has fluctuated over the years, ranging from 164 out of 437 middle schools in 2018-2019 to 257 out of 440 in 2020-2021, with a current ranking of 165 out of 442 in 2023-2024.
Compared to nearby schools, such as Russellville Middle School and Florence Middle School, Deshler Middle School has a higher percentage of White and African American students, while the other schools have a larger Hispanic population. Additionally, Deshler Middle School's academic performance, particularly in Mathematics and Science, lags behind these nearby schools, which have significantly higher proficiency rates in these subjects. The school's spending per student ($8,663 in 2018-2019) is also lower than the nearby Hibbett School ($9,663) and Florence Middle School ($12,862), which may impact the resources and support available to students.
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Detail:
Public 6-8
District:
Tuscumbia City
SchoolDigger Rank:
165th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,663
Students who attend Deshler Middle School usually attend:
Feeder schools for Deshler Middle School:
Student/teacher ratio: 16.6
Number of students: 349
Racial breakdown:
White:
60.5%
African American:
30.4%
Two or more races:
7.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.8%
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