The top reported proficiency rate is 47% in English language arts. The lowest is 19% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Daleville Middle School
Daleville Middle School serves grades five through eight as a regular public school within the Daleville City system. The school sits in a small city whose identity is closely tied to Fort Novosel, the U.S. Army’s primary aviation training post. The military presence has shaped the town for decades, bringing a mix of active-duty families and retirees. Daleville’s population has been declining over recent census cycles, and its built environment is car-dependent, with commercial corridors along U.S. Highway 84 and Daleville Avenue. There is no traditional walkable downtown; civic life centers on a stretch of Daleville Avenue that includes city hall, a library, a community center, and a convention center. Housing values in the area are below the state and national medians, and the cost of a home or rent is relatively modest.
Academically, the school’s state testing results from the 2024-25 Alabama ACAP assessments paint a mixed picture. In English language arts, proficiency rates start at a level that many families would consider solid in grade five, then decline through the upper grades, reaching a lower point by grade eight. Math proficiency is a more pronounced challenge: the share of students meeting the bar drops steeply from grade five to grade six and falls again to a very low level by grade eight. Science, tested only in grade eight, also shows a low proficiency rate. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency across subjects and grades is substantially below the midpoint among the three districts in Dale County. Only one year of test data was available, so no trend can be established yet.
Enrollment is moderate for a middle school. The student body is diverse, with white students forming the largest single group, followed by Black students and Hispanic students, plus smaller shares of multiracial and Asian students. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high-poverty school community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not reported. The school is not a charter or magnet and does not appear to have a Title I designation in the available records.
Information on programs such as advanced courses, career pathways, or extracurricular offerings was not provided. The district brief turned up no parent-relevant changes in recent years, suggesting a period of stability in policies or leadership. Discipline data, chronic absenteeism rates, and staffing ratios are also absent from the available information. A parent interested in those details would need to ask the school or district directly.
Daleville Middle School serves a community shaped by its military connection and economic challenges. Its academic results, particularly in math, give a clear signal that a family considering this school may want to understand what interventions and supports are in place. The school’s location in Daleville means that Fort Novosel families are a visible part of the student body, and the broader town offers modest housing costs and limited commercial amenities. The school’s test scores and county comparison suggest a need for continued focus on academic improvement.
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