Stevenson Middle School ranked #732 in Alabama in 2023, showing improvement from #896 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 17% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, with a decline from 33% in 2019; reading proficiency was 43%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 40% to 49%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 310 students in 2017 to 254 in 2023, while minority enrollment comprised 46% of the student body; 57% of students were eligible for free lunch in 2023, consistent with previous years.
The school served grades 5–8 with 254 students and 13 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 20:1.
Stevenson Middle School is a Title I school in Jackson County, Alabama, recognized among the state's most diverse schools (top 20%) and largest student bodies.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Stevenson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Stevenson Middle School's student population of 235 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
235 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Stevenson 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 Stevenson Middle School is 0.60, 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
#732 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
12%
1%
Hispanic
15%
12%
Black
9%
31%
White
60%
50%
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Stevenson Middle School's ranking?
Stevenson Middle School is ranked #732 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Stevenson Middle School?
235 students attend Stevenson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Stevenson Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Black, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Stevenson Middle School?
Stevenson Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Stevenson Middle School offer ?
Stevenson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Stevenson Middle School part of?
Stevenson Middle School is part of Jackson County School District.
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