Serving 819 students in grades 6-8, Sparkman Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 819 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparkman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Sparkman Middle School's student population of 819 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
819 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparkman Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparkman Middle School is 0.66, which is more 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
#442 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
39%
32%
White
42%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sparkman Middle School's ranking?
Sparkman Middle School is ranked #442 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sparkman Middle School often compared to?
Sparkman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Sparkman Middle School?
819 students attend Sparkman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Sparkman Middle School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman Middle School?
Sparkman Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Sparkman Middle School offer ?
Sparkman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sparkman Middle School part of?
Sparkman Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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