D
Needs Improvement
40/100

Sardis Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1415 Sardis Drive, Sardis City, AL 35956
Overall
D
40/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
1.4 grade levels below the U.S. average · 42nd percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.42 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 1st 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

40
Repit Score
out of 100
393
Students
enrolled
19.8:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%42/1001.4 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%1/100Students gain 0.42 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 1st percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%70/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% 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 −12 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 proficiency41% (+0 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency11% (−9 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
White41%11%reading -19 pts, math -18 pts15th percentile (list)
Hispanic45%5%reading +10 pts, math -7 pts51st percentile (list)
Low-income32%8%reading -2 pts, math -2 pts40th 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 1415 Sardis Drive
City Sardis City
ZIP Code 35956
District 0101380
NCES School ID 010138002351
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35956

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,397
Per Capita Income $27,010
Poverty Rate 6.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 23.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.8%
High School or Higher 85.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $159,500
Median Rent $786
Owner-Occupied 81.4%
Renter-Occupied 18.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sardis Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 55.7%
Female 44.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 83.7%
Hispanic/Latino 9.7%
Two or More Races 3.3%
Black 1.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian 0.5%
Pacific Islander 1.3%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 393
Teachers (FTE) 19.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.8:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sardis Middle School?
Sardis Middle School has a Repit School Score of 40 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 Sardis Middle School?
Sardis Middle School has 393 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.8:1.
What grades does Sardis Middle School serve?
Sardis Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sardis Middle School receive per student?
Sardis Middle School receives $12,538 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sardis Middle School in 35956 ▼
Avg Home Value
$226,913
Avg Monthly Rent
$828
1-Year Change
+6.3%
% Renters
18.6%

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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