Serving 336 students in grades 6-8, Deshler Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 336 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Deshler Middle School's student population of 336 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
336 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Deshler 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 Deshler Middle School is 0.53, 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
#721 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
12%
Black
24%
31%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Tuscumbia City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Deshler Middle School's ranking?
Deshler Middle School is ranked #721 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 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Deshler Middle School?
336 students attend Deshler Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Deshler Middle School students are White, 24% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Deshler Middle School?
Deshler Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Deshler Middle School offer ?
Deshler Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Deshler Middle School part of?
Deshler Middle School is part of Tuscumbia City School District.
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