D
Needs Improvement
42/100

Semmes Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 4566 Ed George Road, Semmes, AL 36575
Overall
D
42/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
2.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 29th percentile in Alabama
Growth
D
Students gain 0.69 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 20th percentile
Resources
C+
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

42
Repit Score
out of 100
1,259
Students
enrolled
19.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%29/1002.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%20/100Students gain 0.69 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.86 in 2009–19; 17th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 63% 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 −15 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 proficiency35% (−6 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency8% (−12 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
White40%11%reading -20 pts, math -18 pts15th percentile (list)
Black27%3%reading -2 pts, math -3 pts42nd percentile (list)
Hispanic22%3%reading -13 pts, math -10 pts13th percentile (list)
Multiracial45%15%reading -11 pts, math -10 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income26%5%reading -8 pts, math -5 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 4566 Ed George Road
City Semmes
ZIP Code 36575
District 0102370
NCES School ID 010237000955
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 36575

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $66,830
Per Capita Income $31,748
Poverty Rate 4.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 32.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 21.0%
High School or Higher 93.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $181,400
Median Rent $998
Owner-Occupied 82.9%
Renter-Occupied 17.1%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Semmes Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.0%
Female 50.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 61.3%
Black 25.3%
Hispanic/Latino 8.2%
Two or More Races 3.8%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian 0.9%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,259
Teachers (FTE) 66.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Semmes Middle School?
Semmes Middle School has a Repit School Score of 42 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 Semmes Middle School?
Semmes Middle School has 1,259 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.1:1.
What grades does Semmes Middle School serve?
Semmes Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Semmes Middle School receive per student?
Semmes Middle School receives $13,185 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Semmes Middle School in 36575 ▼
Avg Home Value
$243,204
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,500
1-Year Change
+1.8%
% Renters
17.1%

Other Schools in 36575

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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