D
Needs Improvement
39/100

Athens Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 100 Hwy 31 North, Athens, AL 35611
Overall
D
39/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
1.6 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.42 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 2nd percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

39
Repit Score
out of 100
911
Students
enrolled
17.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1001.6 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%2/100Students gain 0.42 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 2nd percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%79/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 47% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −26 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency45% (+4 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency15% (−5 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White63%24%reading +3 pts, math -5 pts61st percentile (list)
Black27%3%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts36th percentile (list)
Hispanic22%3%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts11th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%15%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts19th percentile (list)
Low-income24%6%reading -10 pts, math -4 pts29th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 100 Hwy 31 North
City Athens
ZIP Code 35611
District 0100120
NCES School ID 010012001473
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35611

Understanding the community around Athens Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $54,094
Per Capita Income $32,895
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 22.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.1%
High School or Higher 83.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $169,600
Median Rent $747
Owner-Occupied 60.5%
Renter-Occupied 39.5%
View full data for ZIP 35611 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Athens Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 52.6%
Hispanic/Latino 22.4%
Black 16.8%
Two or More Races 6.0%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian 0.6%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 911
Teachers (FTE) 51.6
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has a Repit School Score of 39 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Athens Middle School?
Athens Middle School has 911 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.7:1.
What grades does Athens Middle School serve?
Athens Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Athens Middle School receive per student?
Athens Middle School receives $15,353 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Athens Middle School in 35611 ▼
Avg Home Value
$251,770
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,272
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
39.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026