Athens Intermediate School
Tel:
(256)230-2880
- Athens Intermediate School serves 540 students in grades 5-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- 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 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
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 grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% 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 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- 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 School Rank (16-17) | #436 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 44% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 40% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.65 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 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 Location Miles Grades Students
- Athens James L Cowart Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 371 students
1.0 miles
1701 W Hobbs St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6627 1.0 K-4 371 - Athens Athens Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 511 students
1.6 miles
601 S Clinton St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6620 1.6 7-8 511 - Athens Athens Elementary School Grades: PK-4 | 424 students
1.8 miles
515 N Madison St
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6609 1.8 PK-4 424 - Athens Athens Renaissance School Grades: K-12 | 1012 students
1.9 miles
405 South Street East
Athens, AL 35611
(256)771-7147 1.9 K-12 1012 - Athens Brookhill Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 323 students
1.9 miles
320 Brookhill Dr
Athens, AL 35611
(256)233-6603 1.9 K-4 323
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