The top reported proficiency rate is 51% in English language arts. The lowest is 31% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Boaz Middle School
Boaz Middle School is a regular public school serving sixth through eighth graders in the small city of Boaz, Alabama, part of the Boaz City School District. The school sits in a community that combines residential neighborhoods with a diverse manufacturing base—automotive and aircraft parts, poultry processing, pipe fittings, carpet yarns, and steel recycling. Boaz was once a major outlet shopping destination that drew millions of visitors annually, but that retail sector has declined significantly since the 1990s. The city now emphasizes its family-friendly character and its historic downtown with locally owned shops, and it hosts annual events like the Boaz Harvest Festival and Fourth of July fireworks. Snead State Community College has its main campus in Boaz, adding an educational anchor. The population has seen modest growth in recent years.
Enrollment at Boaz Middle School is moderate for a grade 6-8 school. The student body is predominantly White and Hispanic, with small shares of Black, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and multiracial students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting the economic context of the community. Housing values in the area are below the national median but close to the state benchmark, and home prices have risen modestly year over year. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the record; a parent may want to ask the school directly about those support services.
On the Alabama ACAP assessments from the 2024-25 school year, the school’s performance varies by subject. In English language arts, roughly half of students at each grade level scored at the proficient level or above. Science proficiency, measured only in eighth grade, lands at about the same mark. Math proficiency is notably lower across all three grades. The school’s combined proficiency index across tested subjects and grades sits below the midpoint when compared with other districts in Marshall County. The comparison universe includes five districts in the county, and Boaz Middle School’s overall performance is in the lower half of that group. This is the only year of test data available, so there is no trend to report yet.
Because the school serves only middle grades, there is no graduation rate to consider. Data on chronic absenteeism and discipline were not included in the available information, so a family interested in school climate may wish to follow up with the school or district office.
The district itself—Boaz City—appears to be operating in a stable context. A search for recent parent-relevant changes, such as boundary adjustments, program additions, or policy shifts, turned up little of note. The district operates two elementary schools, one intermediate school, this middle school, and one high school within the city.
For a family considering Boaz Middle School, the academic picture is mixed. English and science results are broadly in line with expectations for a school with its demographic profile, while math achievement is a weaker area that the school may be working to address. The high share of students from lower-income households means the school likely receives Title I funding and has associated support programs, though Title I status was not confirmed in the data. The community is small and car-oriented, with manufacturing jobs anchoring the local economy. Housing is relatively affordable compared with national averages. The presence of a community college in town could be a long-term asset for families thinking ahead to postsecondary options. The school’s performance relative to other Marshall County districts is below the midpoint, but that comparison set includes several districts, and the overall range of proficiency indexes across the county is broad. A parent focused on math outcomes or seeking a school with stronger test scores across the board may want to explore what interventions or supports are in place.
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