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Bankhead Middle School

110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 301 students in grades 5-8, Bankhead Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher 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 10% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Bankhead Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Bankhead Middle School's student population of 301 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
301 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Bankhead Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bankhead Middle School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#421 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Bankhead Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
27%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Bankhead Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.
Black
8%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
90%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Bankhead Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.19
This chart displays the diversity score of Bankhead Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bankhead Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bankhead Middle School's ranking?
Bankhead Middle School is ranked #421 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bankhead Middle School?
301 students attend Bankhead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bankhead Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bankhead Middle School?
Bankhead Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bankhead Middle School offer ?
Bankhead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bankhead Middle School part of?
Bankhead Middle School is part of Walker County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 301 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 55% (Top 30%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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