Boaz Middle School ranked #393 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #849 in 2019, placing it within the top 50% of state public schools; its Alabama ranking steadily improved since 2010 when it was #314.
Math proficiency at Boaz Middle School was 37% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, showing improvement from 22% in 2021; reading proficiency was 51%, also higher than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment at Boaz Middle School was 47% in 2023, with 71% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a substantial rise in socioeconomic need since 2010 when free lunch eligibility was 42%.
The school served grades 6–8 with 548 students and maintained a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, lower than prior years when the ratio reached up to 22:1, reflecting improved student attention.
Science proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, approximately equal to the Alabama average of 38%, maintaining consistent performance over recent years.
- State rankings fell sharply from the early 2010s to much lower levels since the mid-2010s, with a notable dip around 2017 to 2019, and only modest improvement since 2019. The school’s ranking remained worse than its early-2010s standing even as it stabilized through 2023.
- Student-teacher ratio shifted from more teacher coverage in the early 2010s to fewer teachers per student in the late 2010s, and it only partially improved after 2020, with a current ratio of 1:18.
- Over the last decade, the overall state rank declined overall, then stabilized after a mid-period dip, indicating more of an uneven pattern than steady improvement.
- Math proficiency declined sharply after 2012 through 2014 and stayed mostly lower through 2023, landing in the low-to-mid 30s by 2022 to 2023, while reading and language arts leveled off after an early drop and returned to its highest level by 2022.
- Graduation rate data is not provided in the charts, but Boaz Middle School serves grades 6 to 8 with 583 students and a 1:18 student-teacher ratio, making it a mid-sized Boaz middle school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 583 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Boaz area, with most students living within a 5-10 min. drive (avg. 2.5 mi., furthest 5.4 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Boaz Middle School's student population of 583 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
583 students
Total student enrollment rose over the long run from 2010–2020, then leveled off and dipped modestly from 2021–2024 before reaching its highest point again in 2025.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Long-term decline with recent stabilization in Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (2005-2025): staffing fell from the 2011 peak into a lower, steadier level by 2017–2018, then stayed mostly around the low- to mid-30s through 2022 before a small dip and modest bounce into 2025.
School Calendar
School Motto
Anchored In Excellence
School Rankings
Boaz Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Boaz Middle School is 0.57, 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
#393 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Overall rank fell over the long run from 2012 to 2018, with a sharp dip around 2017–2019, then largely stabilized through 2023. Since 2019, the rank has improved modestly from very low levels but remains worse than the early 2010s.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Math proficiency fell sharply across 2012–2014, then stayed mostly lower from 2015–2023 despite a brief uptick in 2017 and a drop back into the low-to-mid 30s by 2022–2023.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
After a sharp early drop (2011–2015), Boaz Middle School’s Reading and Language Arts proficiency leveled off in a mid-range through 2018–2021 and then returned to its highest level by 2022. The main shift happens between 2011–2015, followed by a partial recovery by 2022.
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Student-teacher ratio at Boaz Middle School shows a long-term decline from 2005 to 2014, then a notable shift upward from 2014–2020 and only partial improvement afterward (2021–2024). Overall, staffing levels moved from more teacher coverage in the early 2010s to fewer teachers per student in the late 2010s, and the trend hasn’t fully returned to the 2014-low point.
Hispanic
42%
12%
Long-term decline in the Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2006–2024) at Boaz Middle School, falling from the high in the mid-2000s to its lowest point by 2012, then rising again to the highest level by 2024 with a brief dip around 2021–2022.
Black
3%
31%
White
51%
50%
White student percentage shows a long-term rise from 2006 to about 2015, then a major shift downward from 2018 to 2022 and a modest dip again through 2024. The school ends the period at a noticeably lower level than its mid-2010s peak.
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Long-term rise with a sharp early shift: Boaz Middle School’s Diversity Score Comparison steadily improved from a low point in the mid-2000s to its highest level in 2025, with the biggest change happening from 2012–2016; after that, it mostly leveled off around the mid-to-high 0.50s.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Free lunch eligibility rose sharply from 2005 to 2005–2025 overall, then eased modestly after 2020. The biggest turning point was the major increase around 2007–2014, followed by a gradual leveling near the high-60s before a slight dip in 2022–2024.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Reduced-Price Lunch eligibility at Boaz Middle School shows a long-term rise from 2006 to 2010, then mostly levels off with small swings through 2024. After the early-2010s peak, the share drops back to a tighter 5%–7% range, ending at 6% in 2023–2024.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Boaz Middle School's ranking?
Boaz Middle School is ranked #393 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Boaz Middle School often compared to?
Boaz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Douglas Middle School, Guntersville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Boaz Middle School?
583 students attend Boaz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Boaz Middle School students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Boaz Middle School?
Boaz Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Boaz Middle School offer ?
Boaz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Boaz Middle School part of?
Boaz Middle School is part of Boaz City School District.
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