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 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 277 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2009-2010 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 8% |
| Black | 99% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.02 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2009-2010 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Kirby Middle School is Homebound High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Phillips Academy (0.8 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Norwood Elementary School (0.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Norwood Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 304 students10
0.5 miles
3136 Norwood Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35234
(205) 231-3620 0.5 PK-5 304 - Birmingham Phillips Academy Math: 61% | Reading: 65%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 714 students10
0.8 miles
2316 7th Avenue North
Birmingham, AL 35203
(205) 231-9500 0.8 PK-8 714 - Birmingham Hudson Keight School Math: 10% | Reading: 13%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 750 students10
1.5 miles
3300 F L Shuttlesworth Dr
Birmingham, AL 35207
(205) 231-3000 1.5 PK-8 750 - Birmingham Homebound Elementary School Special Education School Grades: K-6 | 4 students
1.6 miles
2015 Park Place
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777 1.6 K-6 4 - Birmingham Homebound High School Special Education School Grades: 7-12
1.6 miles
2015 Park Place N
Birmingham, AL 35202
(205) 231-4777 1.6 7-12 n/a
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