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Drake Middle School vs. East Samford School

Should you attend Drake Middle School or East Samford 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
Drake Middle School
655 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36832
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
East Samford School
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Drake 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

East Samford School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 720 students in grades 6, Drake 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 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 728 students in grades 7, East Samford School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6
7
Total Students
720 students
728 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Drake 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 East Samford School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Drake Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at East Samford School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Drake 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 East Samford School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Drake Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Auburn 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 East Samford School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Auburn 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

#146 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#267 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Drake Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of East Samford School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
55%
(Top 20% in AL)(22-23 School Year Data)
36%
(Top 30% in AL)(22-23 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Auburn 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 East Samford School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in AL)
63%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Drake Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Auburn 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 East Samford School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Auburn 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
n/a
This chart displays the students of East Samford School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
720
3
Grade 7 Students
-
725

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Drake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Auburn 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 Asian at East Samford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Auburn 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
10%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Drake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Auburn 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
21%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Drake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Auburn 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
50%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Drake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Auburn 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
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Drake Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Drake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Auburn 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
30%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Drake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Auburn 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Drake Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Auburn 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 East Samford School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Auburn 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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