Is Deshler Middle School a good school?

Deshler Middle School ranks 165 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Deshler Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 345 students attended Deshler Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Deshler Middle School?

Students at Deshler Middle School are 65% White, 25% African American, 6% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Deshler Middle School attend?

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

Deshler Middle School

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.

Detail:

Public 6-8

598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674-1399

(256) 389-2920

District: Tuscumbia City

SchoolDigger Rank:
165^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,663

Students who attend Deshler Middle School usually attend:

High:

Deshler High School

Feeder schools for Deshler Middle School:

Elementary:	G W Trenholm Primary School
	R E Thompson Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 345

Racial breakdown:

White:

65.2%

African American:

24.9%

Two or more races:

6.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 70.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Deshler Middle School ranks better than 62.7% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.69. (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 (65.2%), African American (24.9%), two or more races (6.4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 70.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Deshler Middle School is 17.2. (See more...)

Compare Deshler Middle School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Deshler Middle School is $8,663.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Deshler Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Deshler Middle School 165^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Deshler Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

White students:

Tuscumbia City:

SchoolDigger ranks Tuscumbia City 43^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Deshler Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	69.22	103^rd	407	74.7%
2005	64.75	114^th	415	72.5%
2006	58.53	156^th	409	61.9%
2007	56.74	180^th	412	56.3%
2008	51.29	207^th	417	50.4%
2009	62.01	144^th	425	66.1%
2010	60.77	171^st	435	60.7%
2011	61.83	174^th	435	60.0%
2012	55.27	219^th	436	49.8%
2013	50.74	262^nd	436	39.9%
2014	38.79	279^th	438	36.3%
2015	36.29	282^nd	430	34.4%
2016	41.70	253^rd	432	41.4%
2017	47.40	222^nd	432	48.6%
2018	55.66	177^th	423	58.2%
2019	59.42	164^th	437	62.5%
2021	40.96	257^th	440	41.6%
2022	42.44	246^th	432	43.1%
2023	49.32	213^th	437	51.3%
2024	56.69	165^th	442	62.7%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	9.88	59^th	60	1.7%
2023	13.78	71^st	72	1.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	47.11	89^th	195	54.4%
2021	31.45	206^th	274	24.8%
2022	43.12	129^th	256	49.6%
2023	36.91	170^th	281	39.5%
2024	46.21	128^th	281	54.4%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	34.15	242^nd	349	30.7%
2018	49.23	203^rd	396	48.7%
2019	54.12	166^th	396	58.1%
2021	29.48	306^th	415	26.3%
2022	31.80	304^th	421	27.8%
2023	45.21	220^th	410	46.3%
2024	46.02	223^rd	437	49.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	55.05	158^th	380	58.4%
2018	60.19	147^th	392	62.5%
2019	61.71	124^th	399	68.9%
2021	36.06	273^rd	415	34.2%
2022	43.42	237^th	423	44.0%
2023	38.02	262^nd	417	37.2%
2024	59.54	143^rd	426	66.4%

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Rank History for Male students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	40.63	228^th	380	40.0%
2018	51.05	192^nd	397	51.6%
2019	55.27	172^nd	399	56.9%
2021	43.24	231^st	418	44.7%
2022	39.32	258^th	427	39.6%
2023	57.35	146^th	419	65.2%
2024	50.52	189^th	428	55.8%

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Rank History for African American students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	23.48	179^th	205	12.7%
2018	40.09	130^th	247	47.4%
2019	40.39	136^th	252	46.0%
2021	30.10	187^th	266	29.7%
2022	35.07	171^st	271	36.9%
2023	44.30	122^nd	263	53.6%
2024	32.89	179^th	269	33.5%

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Rank History for White students at Deshler Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	37.93	138^th	247	44.1%
2018	50.98	148^th	331	55.3%
2019	57.27	118^th	343	65.6%
2021	41.46	204^th	369	44.7%
2022	41.13	200^th	376	46.8%
2023	50.78	158^th	370	57.3%
2024	61.44	109^th	373	70.8%

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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 Deshler 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	321	321
1989	236	111	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
1990	250	108	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1991	234	123	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	358
1992	242	109	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	353
1993	254	101	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
1994	259	101	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	361
1995	261	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1996	261	96	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	357
1997	257	100	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	359
1998	239	101	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	342
1999	233	98	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	332
2000	227	104	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	331
2001	203	109	3	1	0	n/a	n/a	2	318
2002	231	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2003	231	91	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	322
2004	243	90	1	7	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2005	246	93	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	340
2006	259	103	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2007	255	100	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	356
2008	239	103	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	345
2009	270	92	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	364
2010	285	94	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
2011	301	105	1	3	0	0	0	0	410
2012	290	108	1	3	0	0	1	0	403
2013	270	107	2	2	0	0	1	0	382
2014	260	98	0	5	0	0	5	0	368
2015	260	81	0	0	0	0	10	0	351
2016	272	76	1	5	0	0	1	0	355
2017	275	87	1	5	0	0	2	0	370
2018	239	95	2	9	0	0	2	0	347
2019	237	76	2	9	2	0	15	0	341
2020	216	77	3	11	0	0	20	0	327
2021	219	92	2	12	0	0	24	0	349
2022	208	99	1	10	0	0	25	0	343
2023	211	106	0	7	0	0	25	0	349
2024	225	86	0	10	1	1	22	0	345

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 Deshler Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	321	19.0	16.8	0
1989	349	19.0	18.3	n/a
1990	359	19.0	18.8	0
1991	358	18.0	19.8	n/a
1992	353	20.0	17.6	n/a
1993	356	19.0	18.7	n/a
1994	361	18.9	19.1	n/a
1995	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
1996	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
1997	359	19.9	18.0	33.4
1998	342	20.3	16.8	32.2
1999	332	18.7	17.8	43.7
2000	331	19.0	17.4	46.2
2001	318	19.0	16.7	45.6
2002	322	18.6	17.3	50.6
2003	322	18.6	17.3	50.6
2004	341	19.6	17.4	53.1
2005	340	21.0	16.2	66.5
2006	364	19.0	19.2	47.5
2007	356	18.5	19.2	48.9
2008	345	18.5	18.6	51
2009	364	19.2	18.8	46.7
2010	384	19.1	20.1	53.4
2011	410	n/a	n/a	52.9
2012	403	23.4	17.2	59.8
2013	382	23.4	16.3	57.9
2014	368	22.3	16.5	60.3
2015	351	20.0	17.5	52.1
2016	355	18.0	19.7	53.8
2017	370	19.5	18.9	53.5
2018	347	20.5	16.9	51.3
2019	341	19.5	17.4	57.2
2020	327	20.5	15.9	56
2021	349	21.0	16.6	55.6
2022	343	19.0	18.0	42.3
2023	349	21.0	16.6	70.8
2024	345	20.0	17.2	70.4

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 Deshler Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	321	19.0	16.8	0
1989	349	19.0	18.3	n/a
1990	359	19.0	18.8	0
1991	358	18.0	19.8	n/a
1992	353	20.0	17.6	n/a
1993	356	19.0	18.7	n/a
1994	361	18.9	19.1	n/a
1995	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
1996	357	19.5	18.3	n/a
1997	359	19.9	18.0	33.4
1998	342	20.3	16.8	32.2
1999	332	18.7	17.8	43.7
2000	331	19.0	17.4	46.2
2001	318	19.0	16.7	45.6
2002	322	18.6	17.3	50.6
2003	322	18.6	17.3	50.6
2004	341	19.6	17.4	53.1
2005	340	21.0	16.2	66.5
2006	364	19.0	19.2	47.5
2007	356	18.5	19.2	48.9
2008	345	18.5	18.6	51
2009	364	19.2	18.8	46.7
2010	384	19.1	20.1	53.4
2011	410	n/a	n/a	52.9
2012	403	23.4	17.2	59.8
2013	382	23.4	16.3	57.9
2014	368	22.3	16.5	60.3
2015	351	20.0	17.5	52.1
2016	355	18.0	19.7	53.8
2017	370	19.5	18.9	53.5
2018	347	20.5	16.9	51.3
2019	341	19.5	17.4	57.2
2020	327	20.5	15.9	56
2021	349	21.0	16.6	55.6
2022	343	19.0	18.0	42.3
2023	349	21.0	16.6	70.8
2024	345	20.0	17.2	70.4

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 Deshler Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,159 (13.4%)	$7,480 (86.3%)	$8,663

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Deshler Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 164^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 213^th of 437 Middle schools	11.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Deshler Middle School)	48.7	15.6	33.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Tuscumbia City)	48.7	15.6	33.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Deshler Middle School)	36.4	12.5	23.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Tuscumbia City)	36.4	12.5	23.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Deshler Middle School)	37.3	23.8	13.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Tuscumbia City)	37.3	23.8	13.5%
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	341	349	2.3%
African American	76	106	39.5%
American Indian	2	0	100%
Asian	2	0	100%
Hispanic	9	7	22.2%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	237	211	11%
Two or More Races	15	25	66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.2%	70.8%	13.6%

Schools Near Deshler 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
Deshler Middle School	Public	6-8	598 N High St	Tuscumbia	35674	Colbert County	Tuscumbia City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 389-2920	345	20	17.2	70.4%	225 (65.2%)	86 (24.9%)	10 (2.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	22 (6.4%)	56.7	165^th of 442 public middle schools	62.7%		49.3	213^th of 437 public middle schools	51.3%	48		22.1	17.2	23.0	50.0		56.3	53.9	52.1	$8,663	$1,159	$7,480
Sheffield Junior High School	Public	7-8	1803 30th St	Sheffield	35660	Colbert County	Sheffield City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 386-5735	149	9	16.5	84.6%	68 (45.6%)	57 (38.3%)	10 (6.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (8.7%)	31.2	317^th of 442 public middle schools	28.3%		37.3	280^th of 437 public middle schools	35.9%	37			11.3	13.2	24.2			45.0	34.4	$10,737	$1,235	$9,499
Muscle Shoals Middle School	Public	6-8	100 Trojan Dr	Muscle Shoals	35661	Colbert County	Muscle Shoals City	No	No	No	No	(256) 389-2640	638	39	16.3	47.5%	407 (63.8%)	117 (18.3%)	55 (8.6%)	16 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	43 (6.7%)	91.5	33^rd of 442 public middle schools	92.5%		91.3	31^st of 437 public middle schools	92.9%	2		54.4	42.3	70.7	68.7		67.0	67.4	79.0	$9,009	$1,586	$7,388
Florence Middle School	Public	7-8	648 North Cherry	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	No	(256) 768-3100	649	37	17.4	51.0%	283 (43.6%)	176 (27.1%)	96 (14.8%)	10 (1.5%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	83 (12.8%)	71.2	95^th of 442 public middle schools	78.5%		75.1	80^th of 437 public middle schools	81.7%	15			24.5	33.2	56.1			54.2	55.6	$12,862	$962	$11,877
Hibbett School	Public	5-6	1601 Appleby Blvd	Florence	35630	Lauderdale County	Florence City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 768-2800	576	33	17.3	67.0%	220 (38.2%)	198 (34.4%)	74 (12.8%)	7 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	77 (13.4%)								(n/a)	36.1	29.6				57.4	53.4			$9,663	$1,495	$8,145
Russellville Middle School	Public	6-8	765 Summit St	Russellville	35653	Franklin County	Russellville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 331-2120	591	32	18.6	68.7%	181 (30.6%)	30 (5.1%)	363 (61.4%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	70.2	101^st of 442 public middle schools	77.1%		63.9	129^th of 437 public middle schools	70.5%	28		42.4	26.3	37.0	48.4		58.0	52.5	55.9	$8,997	$1,547	$7,430

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