A+
Excellent
98/100

Drake Middle School

📚 Grade 06 🏫 Middle
📍 655 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL 36832
Overall
A+
98/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 69% · Math 44% proficient · 92nd percentile in Alabama
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Alabama for achievement

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

98
Repit Score
out of 100
720
Students
enrolled
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%92/100reading 92nd percentile, math 93rd percentile among Alabama middle schools (2020–21 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 23% 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 +6 points better 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 proficiency69% (+28 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency44% (+24 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
White83%56%reading +23 pts, math +27 pts95th percentile (list)
Black42%12%reading +13 pts, math +6 pts79th percentile (list)
Hispanic35%15%reading +0 pts, math +3 pts48th percentile (list)
Asian85%85%reading +7 pts, math +27 pts89th percentile (list)
Multiracial70%50%reading +14 pts, math +25 pts88th percentile (list)
Low-income32%12%reading -2 pts, math +2 pts45th 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 655 N Donahue Dr
City Auburn
ZIP Code 36832
District 0100210
NCES School ID 010021000041
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36832

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $32,974
Per Capita Income $27,125
Poverty Rate 15.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 49.0%
High School or Higher 93.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $216,000
Median Rent $957
Owner-Occupied 46.8%
Renter-Occupied 53.2%
View full data for ZIP 36832 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Drake Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 48.2%
Female 51.8%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 50.4%
Black 21.3%
Asian 13.9%
Hispanic/Latino 9.6%
Two or More Races 4.7%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 720
Teachers (FTE) 39.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 18.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School has a Repit School Score of 98 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. 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 Drake Middle School?
Drake Middle School has 720 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Drake Middle School serve?
Drake Middle School serves grades Grade 06 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Drake Middle School receive per student?
Drake Middle School receives $14,643 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Drake Middle School in 36832 ▼
Avg Home Value
$383,827
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,782
1-Year Change
+6.8%
% Renters
53.2%

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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