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 * =School Overview=

J. F. Drake Middle School Background Information
__School History__ Drake High School was founded in 1957 during a time of segregation. It served African American students in grades 7-12 in Auburn and the surrounding area. The school was named after Joseph Fanning Drake, Auburn native and president of Alabama A & M University. It was renamed J.F.Drake High School upon Dr. Drake's death in 1964. As a result of desegration, the school became Drake Middle School and began enrolling 6th graders in 1970. A 1983 expansion allowed the middle school to expand to enroll 5th graders as well. In 1990 the school was renamed J.F.Drake Middle School after somehow dropping its initials over the years. Due to a burgeoning city population in the late 1990's, major expansion projects began at the school. In 2002 J.F. Drake Middle School transitioned to its current grade alignment of 6th and 7th grade students. __Vision__ Auburn City Schools, in partnership with families and community, will create a safe, nuturing, learning environment where a challenging curriculum, high academic standards, and respect for diversity will maximize each student's intellectual, artistic, technological, and physical potential to become a productive member of our global society. __Mission__ INSPIRE all students to achieve their potential. EDUCATE all students to use and evaluate knowledge. EMPOWER all students to be responsible, productive citizens. __Goals__ 1. High academic achievement 2. Safe, nurturing, and orderly environment 3. Strong, positive relationship with stakeholders __Overview of School Community__ 1, 046 students (63% White, 25% Black, 9% Asian, 3% Other) 65 teachers (combination of elementary education backgrounds and secondary backgrounds) 3 administrators (1 principal, 6th grade assistant principal, 7th grade assistant principal, and 2 counselors) __Overview of Technology Access__ The entire campus is hardwired, and the 7th grade building is wireless. 1 Smart Board in each classroom and computer lab (SMART Showcase Elite School) 2 computer labs (30 computers in one and 25 computers in the other) 3 computers per classroom (2 desktop and 1 laptop) __Standardized Test Results__ __[|AYP Results 2009-10]__ __[|SAT Results 2009-10 6th grade reading]__ [|SAT Results 2009-10 6th grade math] [|SAT Results 2009-10 7th grade reading] [|SAT Results 2009-10 7th grade math] [|AL Direct Assessment of Writing Exam Results 2009-10 7th grade holistic composition] [|ARMT Results 2009-10 6th grade reading] [|ARMT Results 2009-10 6th grade math] [|ARMT Results 2009-10 7th grade reading] [|ARMT Results 2009-10 7th grade math] ||  ||