Serving 330 students in grades 6-8, Arrington 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 was 8% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 14% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)8%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)14%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
93%
32%
White
1%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Arrington Middle School?
330 students attend Arrington Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Arrington Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Arrington Middle School?
Arrington Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Arrington Middle School offer ?
Arrington Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Arrington Middle School part of?
Arrington Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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