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Ashville Middle School

33221 Highway 231, Ashville, AL 35953St Clair County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 05–08Non-Charter
370
Students
Total enrolled
$11,167
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 22% vs nat'l
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 25% vs nat'l
38/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 25% vs nat'l
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Mid-sized public school
Serves 370 students in grades 05–08 in Ashville, Alabama.
22% below average funding
District spends $11,167 per pupil, 22% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 38th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Ashville Middle School is a mid-sized middle in Ashville, Alabama, serving grades 05–08 with 370 students. The district invests $11,167 per student — 22% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.2:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 77% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 38/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Ashville Middle School

370
Total Students
19.2 : 1
Student:Teacher
77%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (05–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution179 male · 191 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility77%
National avg 52% · 285 students
Student Composition
82%
9%
White82%
Hispanic / Latino9%
Black5%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010306200322

Academic Outcomes at Ashville Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
38
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 38th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 18th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35953

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,167Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,167
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$4,913
Student Support$2,122
Administration$1,340
Operations$1,675
Other$1,117
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,167 spent per student, an estimated $4,947 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
63%
24%
State government
62.5%
Local (property tax)
24.2%
Federal programs
13.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,167/student, 22% less than the national average
  • 77% of students on free or reduced lunch — a high share that can indicate resource pressure
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Springville Elementary SchoolMoody Elementary SchoolMargaret ElementaryAshville Elementary School
+3 more
↓
Middle
Springville Middle SchoolOdenville Middle SchoolMoody Middle SchoolMoody Junior High School
↓
High School
Springville High SchoolMoody High SchoolSaint Clair County High SchoolAshville High School
+1 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades05 – 08
Location—
CountySt. Clair County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSt Clair County →
Phone: (205)594-7044
NCES ID: 010306200322
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Ashville seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a diverse, community-focused learning environment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in St Clair County
Elem
Springville Elementary School
978 students · PK–05
34% FRL
Elem
Moody Elementary School
835 students · PK–03
54% FRL
High
Springville High School
766 students · 09–12
33% FRL
Elem
Margaret Elementary
727 students · PK–05
58% FRL
High
Moody High School
687 students · 09–12
50% FRL
High
Saint Clair County High School
622 students · 09–12
59% FRL
Mid
Springville Middle School
578 students · 06–08
41% FRL
Mid
Odenville Middle School
570 students · 06–08
67% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
33221 Highway 231, Ashville, AL 35953
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.