Kirby Middle School (Closed 2010)
Kirby Middle School served 277 students in grades 6-8.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
9%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
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