Floyd Middle School in Montgomery, Alabama, closed in 2024 after its state ranking declined from #39 in 2014 to #322 in 2023, indicating a notable decrease in overall performance among Alabama schools.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 79% in 2018 to 28% in 2023, which remained lower than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency remained consistently higher than the state average, with 69% proficiency in 2022 compared to the state average of 47%, while science proficiency ranked among the top 5% in Alabama, at 70% in 2022 versus the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined modestly from 505 students in 2019 to 481 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio around 20:1 and approximately 34% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic diversity.
Floyd Middle School served grades 6–8 with around 500 students and 24 full–time teachers prior to closing, operating as a Title I magnet school focused on math, science, and technology education.
Top Rankings
Floyd Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
501 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
77%
32%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Floyd Middle School's ranking?
Floyd Middle School is ranked #322 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Floyd Middle School?
501 students attend Floyd Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Floyd Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Floyd Middle School?
Floyd Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Floyd Middle School offer ?
Floyd Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Floyd Middle School part of?
Floyd Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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