Jones Valley Middle School serves 509 students in grades 6-8.
Jones Valley 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 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 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 (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 509 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 32:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 14% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jones Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Jones Valley Middle School's student population of 509 students has grown by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
509 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jones Valley 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 Jones Valley 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1259 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
14%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
32:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
10%
Black
92%
32%
White
1%
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
87%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
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 Jones Valley Middle School's ranking?
Jones Valley Middle School is ranked #1259 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 14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Jones Valley Middle School?
509 students attend Jones Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Jones Valley Middle School students are Black, 5% 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 Jones Valley Middle School?
Jones Valley Middle School has a student ration of 32:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Jones Valley Middle School offer ?
Jones Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Jones Valley Middle School part of?
Jones Valley Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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