For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 992 students in Midfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Midfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 5% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
992 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)25.9%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
10%
12%
% Black
88%
31%
% White
1%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,042 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,693 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,042
$12,875
Spending / Student
$16,693
$12,097
Best Midfield City School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Rank: #22.
Rutledge School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Gr: 5-8 | 288 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 97%
Rank: #33.
Midfield High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Gr: 9-12 | 327 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
Rank: n/an/a
Midfield Area Vocational Department
Vocational School
1600 High School Dr
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 923-2833
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 923-2833
Gr: 9-12
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District manages 4 public schools serving 992 students.
What is the rank of Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District is ranked #143 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Midfield City School District?
88% of Midfield City School District students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Midfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,693 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
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