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Deshler Middle School vs. Muscle Shoals Middle School

Should you attend Deshler Middle School or Muscle Shoals Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Deshler Middle School
598 N High St
Tuscumbia, AL 35674
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Muscle Shoals Middle School
100 Trojan Dr
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings
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Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 345 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 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 638 students in grades 6-8, Muscle Shoals Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher 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 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
345 students
638 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Deshler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Muscle Shoals Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
48% | 52%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deshler Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Muscle Shoals Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Deshler Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Muscle Shoals Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Deshler Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tuscumbia City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Muscle Shoals Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Muscle Shoals City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#721 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#162 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Deshler Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Muscle Shoals Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
53%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deshler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muscle Shoals Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deshler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muscle Shoals Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Deshler Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Muscle Shoals Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Deshler Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Muscle Shoals Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
106
210
Grade 7 Students
115
225
Grade 8 Students
124
203

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Deshler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Muscle Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Deshler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Muscle Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
3%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Deshler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Muscle Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Deshler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Muscle Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
64%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Deshler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Muscle Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Deshler Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tuscumbia City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Muscle Shoals Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Muscle Shoals City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.55
This chart showcases the diversity score of Deshler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Muscle Shoals Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Deshler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Muscle Shoals Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Deshler Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tuscumbia City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Muscle Shoals Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Muscle Shoals City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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