For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,011 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 3% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 14% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
1,011 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
44 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
23:1
District Rank
Midfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#137 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.16
0.62
# American Indian Students
3 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
66 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
924 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
91%
32%
# White Students
8 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
1%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
9 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
74
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
56
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
66
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
78
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
81
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
68
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
82
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
81
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
89
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
98
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
89
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
60
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
89
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,741 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,379 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,741
$12,931
Spending / Student (19-20)
$16,379
$12,150
Best Midfield City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Grades: PK-4
| 355 students
Rank: #22.
Midfield High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: ≤5%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Grades: 9-12
| 336 students
Rank: #33.
Rutledge School
(Math: ≤1% | Reading: 15%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 0 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,011 students.
What is the rank of Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District is ranked #141 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Midfield City School District?
91% of Midfield City School District students are Black, 7% 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 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Midfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,379 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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