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Lisman Junior High School (Closed 2005)

P O Box 127
Lisman, AL 36912
Lisman Junior High School in Lisman, Alabama, closed in 2005 and last served grades K–8 with an enrollment of 193 students and a student–teacher ratio of approximately 13:1 before closure.
The school had a predominantly Black student population at 98.4%, with 81% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Math proficiency fluctuated significantly over the years, falling below the state average in most recent reports, with 15% proficiency in 2023 compared to a state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency showed a decline over time, with 30% proficiency in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency was notably low, at 10% in 2022, compared to the state average of 38%.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
193 students
Total Classroom Teachers (03-04)
15 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
2%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Lisman Junior High School?
193 students attend Lisman Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Lisman Junior High School students are Black, and 2% of students are White.
What grades does Lisman Junior High School offer ?
Lisman Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Lisman Junior High School part of?
Lisman Junior High School is part of Choctaw County School District.

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