Serving 300 students in grades 6-8, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 97% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% 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: 300 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 97% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School's student population of 300 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
300 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 0.59, 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
#136 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
97%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
10%
Black
48%
32%
White
42%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School's ranking?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is ranked #136 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School often compared to?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tuscaloosa Magnet School Middle School, Robert F Bumpus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 97% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
300 students attend Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School students are Black, 42% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School offer ?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School part of?
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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