School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (07-08)
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
30 teachers
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)99%
36%
White
(07-08)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
83%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
9%
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
How many students attend Banks Middle School?
477 students attend Banks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Banks Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Banks Middle School offer ?
Banks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Banks Middle School part of?
Banks Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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