Erwin Middle School

532 23rd Avenue Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 631 students in grades 6-8, Erwin Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Erwin Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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School Overview

Erwin Middle School's student population of 631 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
631 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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School Rankings

Erwin Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Erwin Middle School is 0.17, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (AL)
#1229 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
24%
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17%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Erwin Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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American Indian
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1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
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Black
91%
32%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.17
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Erwin Middle School's ranking?
Erwin Middle School is ranked #1229 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Erwin Middle School often compared to?
Erwin Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Center Point Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Erwin Middle School?
631 students attend Erwin Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Erwin Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Erwin Middle School?
Erwin Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Erwin Middle School offer ?
Erwin Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Erwin Middle School part of?
Erwin Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/28/2020
I went to that school and I was so happy to go to a new school and I thought the school was going to be bad, but it was not the teachers. I liked some of them not all of them because they always had an attitude with me so I had detention a lot.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - Destiny dixon

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 631 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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