Serving 619 students in grades 6-8, Capitol Heights Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Capitol Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitol Heights Middle School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Capitol Heights Middle School is ranked #1274 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Capitol Heights Middle School often compared to?
Capitol Heights Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goodwyn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Capitol Heights Middle School?
619 students attend Capitol Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Capitol Heights Middle School students are Black, 33% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol Heights Middle School?
Capitol Heights Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capitol Heights Middle School offer ?
Capitol Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Capitol Heights Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 619 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
Minority Enrollment: 98%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 15% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 8% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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