Homewood Middle School

395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Homewood Middle School serves 982 students in grades 6-8.
Homewood Middle School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5% in AL
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Homewood Middle School's student population of 982 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
982 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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School Rankings

Homewood Middle School is ranked within the top 5% 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 Homewood Middle School is 0.54, 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
#49 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
10%
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Black
16%
32%
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White
65%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
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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 Homewood Middle School's ranking?
Homewood Middle School is ranked #49 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Homewood Middle School often compared to?
Homewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Brook Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Homewood Middle School?
982 students attend Homewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Homewood Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homewood Middle School?
Homewood Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Homewood Middle School offer ?
Homewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Homewood Middle School part of?
Homewood Middle School is part of Homewood City School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 18, 2023 (Monday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 19, 2023 (Tuesday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 20, 2023 (Wednesday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 21, 2023 (Thursday)
Mid-Winter Break - Schools Closed
December 22, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 982 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 52% (Top 5%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 76% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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