Bankhead Middle School serves 320 students in grades 5-8.
Bankhead Middle 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 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 320 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Bankhead Middle School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
320 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bankhead Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Bankhead Middle School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#411 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
10%
Black
9%
32%
White
89%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bankhead Middle School's ranking?
Bankhead Middle School is ranked #411 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Bankhead Middle School?
320 students attend Bankhead Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Bankhead Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bankhead Middle School?
Bankhead Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bankhead Middle School offer ?
Bankhead Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Bankhead Middle School part of?
Bankhead Middle School is part of Walker County School District.
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