Serving 470 students in grades 6-8, Leeds 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 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower 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 45% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 470 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 45%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Leeds Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
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Leeds Middle School's student population of 470 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
470 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
Leeds 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 Leeds Middle School is 0.60, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
27%
32%
White
55%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Leeds Middle School is ranked #675 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Leeds Middle School often compared to?
Leeds Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F Bumpus Middle School, Piedmont Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Leeds Middle School?
470 students attend Leeds Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Leeds Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Leeds Middle School?
Leeds Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Leeds Middle School offer ?
Leeds Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Leeds Middle School part of?
Leeds Middle School is part of Leeds City School District.
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View the Leeds Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
School Reviews麻豆果冻传媒>4 3/15/2024This school has been a great school for me ever since 6th grade! They hire lovely teachers and staff members who are rarely ever rude. The lunch is great and the events are so much fun! There is so much to do here and I really hope many more students attend this school.Review Leeds Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
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This school has been a great school for me ever since 6th grade! They hire lovely teachers and staff members who are rarely ever rude. The lunch is great and the events are so much fun! There is so much to do here and I really hope many more students attend this school.
Review Leeds Middle School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:
- Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
- Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities
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