Albertville Middle School, a Union County NJ high school serving grades 7–8, ranked #941 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #666 in 2019 and the top 50% in prior years.
Math proficiency declined from 47% in 2019 to 9% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency was 37% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment stood at 68% in 2023, with Hispanic students numbering 530 out of 884 total, and free/reduced lunch eligibility rose sharply from 41% in 2014 to 78% in 2023.
The school had an enrollment of 884 students in 2023 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, consistent with recent years despite staff fluctuations.
Science proficiency was 32% in 2022, approximately equal to the state average of 38%, showing relatively better performance compared to math and reading tests.
- Albertville Middle School’s overall standing has weakened over time, with state rankings falling notably and the sharpest drop coming in the middle of the last decade. That decline lines up with much lower test performance, as math proficiency fell from very high levels to a lower baseline and reading/language arts dropped from the low 80s to the 30s range.
- Student enrollment has grown over the long term to 849 students, while the community mix has become more diverse and free lunch eligibility stepped up sharply in the last few years. Reduced-price lunch eligibility has stayed relatively steady, generally around 5% to 10%.
- The school’s state rank trajectory has been volatile but clearly weaker overall, ending well below where it started and showing the steepest slide between the middle and later part of the timeline. The pattern is not a smooth decline, but the current position is worse than the earlier baseline by a wide margin.
- Math proficiency is lower than the state average and has fallen sharply over the long term, while reading and language arts proficiency is also lower than the state average and has remained on a much lower plateau after its earlier decline. Both subjects show no clear recovery trend in the most recent span.
- Albertville Middle School serves grades 7-8 with 849 students and a 1:20 student-teacher ratio, making it a mid-sized Albertville public school in Alabama.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 32% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Albertville area, with most students living within a 5-10 min. drive (avg. 3.1 mi., furthest 4.5 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albertville Middle School's student population of 849 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
849 students
Total Students Trends Over Years shows a long-term rise with a sharp break in 2003, then steady growth from 2004 through 2022 before a modest dip since 2023.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2025) were mostly stable, then dropped sharply in 2022 before rebounding to a higher level by 2023-2025. The biggest story is a sudden shift from the low 30s to the low 40s, which looks like a structural change rather than a gradual trend.
Year Founded
1905
Colors
Blue and Gold
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
Average Class Size
15 students
School Rankings
Albertville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albertville Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#941 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2012-2023) at Albertville Middle School fell notably, with the sharpest drop from 2018 to 2019 and then another weaker slide through 2023. The pattern is volatile, but the full timeline ends worse than it began.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Math proficiency at Albertville Middle School shows a sharp drop over the full 2012-2023 timeline, falling from very high levels in 2012-2013 to a much lower baseline by 2021-2023. After a steep break around 2013-2014, scores leveled off at a low level with no clear recovery.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency at Albertville Middle School fell sharply from 2011–2017, then leveled off with a modest rebound by 2021 before dipping again in 2022. The biggest shift is the drop from the low-80s to the 30s, which looks like a new lower baseline rather than a temporary dip.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2025) shows a long-term rise with a sharp spike in 2022, then it settled back near the low 20s by 2023-2025. State data is present and district data is present, but the main story is the school’s ratio becoming higher than its earlier baseline after 2021.
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
61%
12%
Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison rose steadily across the full 1997-2024 timeline, with the strongest gains from the early 2000s through 2024 and a brief leveling off around 2018-2021. The school, state, and district all show the same upward pattern.
Black
5%
31%
Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1992-2024) at Albertville Middle School stayed very low and mostly flat, with a small rise from 2013 to 2024 after an earlier dip. The school’s share moved within a narrow band across the full timeline, so the main story is stability rather than a major shift.
White
31%
50%
White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years fell sharply from 1992 to 2024, with the steepest drop from the mid-2000s into 2019 and a further slide since then. The school’s share dropped from near-total white enrollment in the early 1990s to about one-third by 2024.
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score Comparison Over Years shows a long-term rise from 1989 to 2025, with the biggest jump from the mid-1990s through the early 2010s. It then leveled off and stayed fairly steady from 2014 to 2025, with only a small dip in the last few years.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
53%
Free Lunch Eligibility at Albertville Middle School jumped sharply in 2023 and then settled into a higher, fairly stable range through 2025. The full timeline is mostly flat to rising, with the biggest shift being the sudden step-up from 2022 onward.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wild Boars
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albertville Middle School's ranking?
Albertville Middle School is ranked #941 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Albertville Middle School often compared to?
Albertville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Adolescent Day Treatment, Albertville Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Albertville Middle School?
849 students attend Albertville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Albertville Middle School students are Hispanic, 31% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albertville Middle School?
Albertville Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Albertville Middle School offer ?
Albertville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albertville Middle School part of?
Albertville Middle School is part of Albertville City School District.
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