The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 51% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 71% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
17 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)71%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
5%
Black
(12-13)100%
34%
White
(12-13)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Daniel Payne Middle School?
217 students attend Daniel Payne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Daniel Payne Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Daniel Payne Middle School offer ?
Daniel Payne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Payne Middle School part of?
Daniel Payne Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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