Serving 728 students in grades 6-8, Minor 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 4% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (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 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 728 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 4% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Minor Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
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Minor Middle School's student population of 728 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
728 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
Minor 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 Minor Middle School is 0.35, 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
#1127 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
4%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
80%
32%
White
9%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Minor Middle School is ranked #1127 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
4% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Minor Middle School?
728 students attend Minor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Minor Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Minor Middle School?
Minor Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minor Middle School offer ?
Minor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Minor Middle School part of?
Minor Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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