Drake Middle School

Drake Middle School encourages a positive classroom environment.

Drake Middle School has a lot of room for kids to run and play.

Drake Middle School takes pride in developing future leaders.

Drake Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6

655 N Donahue Dr, Auburn, AL

Northwest Auburn Neighborhood

Auburn City Schools

3.5

3.1

711 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs Sandy Johnson Resa

Student Teacher Ratio
20:1

Math Proficiency
49%

Reading Proficiency
67%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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Academics

Reading Proficiency

67%

Math Proficiency

49%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

20:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

2.9%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

342:1

Student Diversity

Male

52.3%

Female

47.7%

White

51.8%

Black

21.4%

Asian or Pacific Islander

12.8%

Hispanic

9.4%

Two or more races

4.6%

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School Rankings

#8 Best Public MS in Alabama

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

2.0 Alum

4/23/2018

When I was at Drake in 2013, it was not a very good middle school at all. The location was very, very bad and the safety was awful. People could just walk in at any given time. There were lots of fights. I loved my teachers but everything else was just awful.

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5.0 student

10/6/2023

The school is great at teaching all subjects

5.0 parent

9/29/2014

Great atmosphere and doing great things for students! My child has been challenge and supported.

5.0 parent

9/29/2014

Mrs. Resa runs an excellent school. She knows and loves middle school students. While providing a rich education, the students are allowed to have fun. Great middle school with an exceptional staff. A+ school!

2.0 parent

5/7/2014

My middle schooler recently started here, and I'm greatly disappointed. I agree with the other parent noting that teacher lack the common sense on how to speak to students, bordering on verbally abusive. I also agree with yet another parent - stating that the principal could care less about unwillin...

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List Price Range

$193K - $887K

Homes For Sale

Average Home Value

$327,579

Median Lot Size

7,187 Sq Ft

% Renters

61%

Household Income

$60,846

% of College Grads

34%

Median Age

Average House Size

1,720 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

54.9%

Homes for Sale

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- 4 Beds
- 3.5 Baths
- 2,976 Sq Ft
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- 3,300 Sq Ft
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Homes for Rent

$565 - $800 per month
- Samford Square
- 2-4 Beds
- 2-4 Baths
- 328+ Sq Ft
202 W Longleaf Dr

Auburn, AL
Luxury Student Living Community in Auburn, Alabama. Less than 5 minutes from Auburn University! Short commute to Southern Union State Community College and Tuskegee University. Fully Furnished! All pricing shown is per person rates, not for the full unit!
$2,200 per month
- 3 Beds
- 2.5 Baths
- 1,973 Sq Ft
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Auburn, AL
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$825 - $1,900 per month
- Creekside of Auburn
- 1-5 Beds
- 2-5 Baths
- 1,072+ Sq Ft
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Auburn, AL
Creekside offers craftsman-style cottages and the very latest in modern features with all the traditional advantages of a real neighborhood. With 1 to 5 bedroom units and over 12 unique floorplans, Creekside has something that fits every student's housing needs while only minutes from campus.

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