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John P Powell Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
300 Ave A SE, Lafayette, AL 36862 · (334) 864-8274 · Part of Chambers County School District
Students
140
Students per teacher
18:1
Free or reduced lunch
76%
Setting
Rural
Grades
6–8
What stands out about John P Powell Middle School
- School Grade D: test results are near the bottom of the state
- Math proficiency 20 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 28 pts below the state
- Next stop for Abanda kids: 2 high schools
On the path
Where Abanda kids come from and go next.
83 middle schoolsDepends on your address
6–8John P Powell Middle SchoolYou are here
122 high schoolsDepends on your address
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency2.5%
State average 22%
Reading / language arts17%
State average 45.4%
Location
Directions ↗
300 Ave A SE, Lafayette
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 642
Grade 754
Grade 844
Enrollment over time
146’20
127’21
129’22
144’23
140’24
Down 4.1% since 2020.
Who goes here
Black 73%White 18%Hispanic 7%Two or more races 2%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.