Serving 416 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Lupton Junior High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 416 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 11% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Lupton Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Lupton Junior High School's student population of 416 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
416 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Lupton Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Lupton Junior High School is 0.10, 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
#632 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
95%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lupton Junior High School's ranking?
Lupton Junior High School is ranked #632 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Lupton Junior High School often compared to?
Lupton Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Curry Elementary School, Calera Middle School, Carbon Hill Elementaryjunior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Lupton Junior High School?
416 students attend Lupton Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Lupton Junior High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Lupton Junior High School?
Lupton Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Lupton Junior High School offer ?
Lupton Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Lupton Junior High School part of?
Lupton Junior High School is part of Walker County School District.
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