Eastwood Middle School serves 771 students in grades 6-8.
Eastwood Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 3% (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 31% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 771 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastwood Middle School's student population of 771 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 34% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
771 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Eastwood Middle School is ranked within the bottom 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 Eastwood Middle School is 0.27, 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
#1079 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
85%
32%
White
5%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
72%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 Eastwood Middle School's ranking?
Eastwood Middle School is ranked #1079 out of 1,276 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 24% AL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Eastwood Middle School?
771 students attend Eastwood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Eastwood Middle School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastwood Middle School?
Eastwood Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Eastwood Middle School offer ?
Eastwood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eastwood Middle School part of?
Eastwood Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
School Calendar
View the Eastwood Middle School yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
Spring Break
March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 12, 2024 (Tuesday)
Spring Break
March 13, 2024 (Wednesday)
Spring Break
March 14, 2024 (Thursday)
Spring Break
March 15, 2024 (Friday)
School Reviews
5 7/9/2012
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