Serving 702 students in grades 6-8, Capitol Heights 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 ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 37:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% 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: 702 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 37:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitol Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Capitol Heights Middle School's student population of 702 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
702 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Capitol Heights Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Capitol Heights Middle School is 0.49, 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
#1250 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
37:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
26%
10%
Black
67%
32%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Capitol Heights Middle School's ranking?
Capitol Heights Middle School is ranked #1250 out of 1,276 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Capitol Heights Middle School?
702 students attend Capitol Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Capitol Heights Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Capitol Heights Middle School?
Capitol Heights Middle School has a student ration of 37:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Capitol Heights Middle School offer ?
Capitol Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Capitol Heights Middle School part of?
Capitol Heights Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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