Serving 1,030 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midtown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (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 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,030 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Midtown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midtown Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Midtown Elementary School?
1,030 students attend Midtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Midtown Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midtown Elementary School?
Midtown Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midtown Elementary School offer ?
Midtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Midtown Elementary School part of?
West Madison is an awesome school with an amazing set of teachers, support staff members, and administrators! I hope as West Madison transitions to the new MidTown building they will keep their close family feel despite its growing size.
- Posted by Parent - Active Parent
52/26/2018
I love West Madison and their principal. She and all the teachers are amazing. I really hope they do not close the school.
- Posted by Parent - Happy
110/14/2017
The principal has her own agenda, the standard spin is: admit to nothing; do not acknowledge anything that is remotely negative. Leadership is the keeper of the truth and everyone else's truth is just a "perception."
- Posted by Parent - Concerned
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 1,030 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 57% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 77% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 60-64% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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