The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 68% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 78%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 77% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 83%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-9
Total Students (09-10)
563 students
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)68%
78%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)77%
83%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(09-10)n/a
1%
Asian
(09-10)2%
2%
Hispanic
(09-10)5%
4%
Black
(09-10)32%
35%
White
(09-10)61%
58%
Hawaiian
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(09-10)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
49%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
9%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 78% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 83% AL state average).
How many students attend Lloyd Wood Middle School?
563 students attend Lloyd Wood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Lloyd Wood Middle School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What grades does Lloyd Wood Middle School offer ?
Lloyd Wood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-9
What school district is Lloyd Wood Middle School part of?
Lloyd Wood Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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