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Straughn Middle School vs. Straughn Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Straughn Middle School
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
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10/
10
Top 10%
Straughn Elementary School
29324 Straughn School Road
Andalusia, AL 36421
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9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Straughn Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Straughn Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 295 students in grades 6-8, Straughn Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Straughn Elementary School ranked #195 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #203 in 2022 and #264 in 2019, placing it in the top 20% of public schools statewide for overall performance.
Math proficiency was 45% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency reached 66%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged between 40–44%, approximately equal to the state average of 38%.
Enrollment rose from 587 students in 2022 to 608 in 2023, with 61% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, marking an increase in socioeconomic need compared to previous years.
Straughn Elementary served grades Pre–K through 5 with an enrollment of 609 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023.
Minority enrollment was 6% in 2023, including 17 Black, 7 Hispanic, and small numbers of other racial groups, reflecting limited demographic diversity at this Andalusia, Alabama public elementary school.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
295 students
609 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Straughn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Straughn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
56% | 44%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Straughn Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Straughn Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
38 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Straughn Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Straughn Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Straughn Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Covington County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Straughn Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Covington County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#126 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
#195 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Straughn Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Straughn Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
53%
(Top 20% in AL)
45%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Straughn Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Covington County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Straughn Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Straughn Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
62
Kindergarten Students
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87
Grade 1 Students
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88
Grade 2 Students
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98
Grade 3 Students
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88
Grade 4 Students
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88
Grade 5 Students
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98
Grade 6 Students
86
-
Grade 7 Students
102
-
Grade 8 Students
107
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Straughn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Hispanic
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Straughn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Straughn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
93%
94%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Straughn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Straughn Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Straughn Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Covington County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.14
0.12
This chart showcases the diversity score of Straughn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Straughn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
55%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Straughn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Straughn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Straughn Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Straughn Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Covington County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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