Green Acres Middle School

1220 67th Street West
Birmingham, AL 35228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Green Acres Middle School serves 343 students in grades 6-8.
Green Acres 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 ≤1% (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 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Green Acres Middle School's student population of 343 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 58% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
343 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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School Rankings

Green Acres 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 Green Acres Middle School is 0.15, 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
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
92%
32%
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White
n/a
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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Diversity Score
0.15
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
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 Green Acres Middle School's ranking?
Green Acres Middle School is ranked #1273 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 8% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Green Acres Middle School?
343 students attend Green Acres Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Green Acres Middle School students are Black, and 8% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Green Acres Middle School?
Green Acres Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Green Acres Middle School offer ?
Green Acres Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Green Acres Middle School part of?
Green Acres Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.

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Fall Break 2023
October 27, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Bottom 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 8% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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