Serving 1,207 students in grades 6-8, Pizitz Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,207 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pizitz Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Pizitz Middle School's student population of 1,207 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,207 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pizitz Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pizitz Middle School is 0.32, 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
#13 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
6%
32%
White
82%
53%
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
3%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pizitz Middle School's ranking?
Pizitz Middle School is ranked #13 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pizitz Middle School often compared to?
Pizitz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Park Middle School, Robert F Bumpus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Pizitz Middle School?
1,207 students attend Pizitz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Pizitz Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pizitz Middle School?
Pizitz Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pizitz Middle School offer ?
Pizitz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Pizitz Middle School part of?
Pizitz Middle School is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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