Fort Payne Middle School

About Fort Payne Middle School

Fort Payne Middle School is a public school located in Fort Payne, Alabama. It serves grades 6-8 and is part of the DeKalb County School System. The school has a strong academic program and offers a variety of clubs and activities for students to get involved in. The school has a safe and supportive learning environment, with a dedicated staff who are committed to helping students reach their full potential. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the many opportunities available to them, such as student government, athletics, and the arts. Fort Payne Middle School also offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including chess club, robotics, and drama. With a focus on preparing students for success in high school and beyond, Fort Payne Middle School is an excellent choice for parents and students alike.

Address:	4910 Martin Ave Ne Fort Payne, AL 35967
Phone:	(256) 845-7501
Site:	www.fpcsk12.com
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	1,101 students

Overview Fort Payne Middle School

Fort Payne Middle School serves 1,101 students in grades 5-8.
Fort Payne Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Verdict on Fort Payne Middle School

Fort Payne Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Fort Payne Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.