Athens Intermediate School
Athens Intermediate School serves 571 students in grades 4-5.
Athens Intermediate School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Athens Intermediate School's student population of 571 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
571 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
View the Athens Intermediate School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
First Day of School for Students
August 10, 2022 (Wednesday)
Fall Break
October 10, 2022 (Monday)
First Semester Ends/Last Day for Students
December 16, 2022 (Friday)
Spring Break
March 27, 2023 (Monday)
Last Day of School for Students
May 25, 2023 (Thursday)
School Rankings
Athens Intermediate School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Athens Intermediate School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#500 out of 1263 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
47%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
45%

Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1

American Indian
1%
1%

Asian
n/a
2%

Hispanic
24%
9%

Black
18%
32%

White
49%
53%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



National School Lunch Program
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
48%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
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