Minor Middle School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state rank fluctuating slightly around the #1100 to #1200 range over the past decade.
Math proficiency declined sharply to 3% in 2023, remaining far lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency was 27%, also lower than the state average of 47%, while science proficiency was 17%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained steady around 700 students from grades 6 through 8, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and a minority enrollment of 95%, including a large Black student population of 567 out of 687 total students.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased markedly from 22% in 1999 to 78% in 2023, reflecting a significant rise in socioeconomic need over time.
Graduation rates have ranged from 85% to 94% between 2013 and 2023, generally trailing the state average, which hovered around 88%, and the district average near 90%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 668 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Bottenfield Middle School serves the western part of Adamsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 70.9 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being about 8.7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Minor Middle School's student population of 668 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
668 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Minor Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Minor Middle School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1138 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
78%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
6%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Minor Middle School's ranking?
Minor Middle School is ranked #1138 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Minor Middle School?
668 students attend Minor Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Minor Middle School students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Minor Middle School?
Minor Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Minor Middle School offer ?
Minor Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Minor Middle School part of?
Minor Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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