Athens Intermediate School
Athens Intermediate School serves 540 students in grades 5-6.
Athens Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Athens Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
Athens Intermediate School's student population of 540 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 540 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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School Comparison
Athens Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Athens Intermediate School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #439 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 7% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Athens City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Athens Intermediate School is Athens Renaissance School (1.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Athens Middle School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is James L Cowart Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens James L Cowart Elementary School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 371 students10
1.0 miles
1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6627 1 K-4 371 - Athens Athens Middle School Math: 54% | Reading: 48%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 7-8 | 511 students10
1.6 miles
601 S Clinton St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6620 1.6 7-8 511 - Athens Athens Elementary School Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 424 students10
1.8 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6609 1.8 PK-4 424 - Athens Athens Renaissance School Math: 41% | Reading: 60%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-12 | 1,012 student10
1.9 miles
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 771-7147 1.9 K-12 1,012 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-4 | 323 students10
1.9 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256) 233-6603 1.9 K-4 323
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