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Escambia County Middle School

1565 Highway 21
Atmore, AL 36502
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades 5-8, Escambia County Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Escambia County Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Escambia County Middle School's student population of 393 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
393 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
For a better tomorrow.

School Rankings

Escambia County 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 Escambia County Middle School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1077 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
9%
30%
25%
47%
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
80%
32%
White
12%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.35
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Escambia County Middle School's ranking?
Escambia County Middle School is ranked #1077 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Escambia County Middle School often compared to?
Escambia County Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brewton Middle 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 25% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Escambia County Middle School?
393 students attend Escambia County Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Escambia County Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Escambia County Middle School?
Escambia County Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Escambia County Middle School offer ?
Escambia County Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Escambia County Middle School part of?
Escambia County Middle School is part of Escambia County School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 88%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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