Maddox Intermediate School ranked #209 statewide in 2023, improving from #627 in 2011 and showing an overall upward trend in its Union County NJ high school ranking over the past decade.
Math proficiency was 46%, reading proficiency 63%, and science proficiency 59%, all higher than the Alabama state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38% respectively, maintaining top 20% status in the state for these subjects.
Enrollment increased from 528 students in 1999 to 669 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady around 36%, including notable Hispanic (108) and Black (99) student populations; 56% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, up from 26% in 1999.
The school served grades 4 through 6 with 669 students and 36 teachers in 2023, yielding a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, consistent with recent years.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 643 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 39%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Maddox Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Jasper school district, covering approximately 28.6 square miles. Typically, it takes about 10-12 minutes to drive to the school from various points within the zone, with the furthest edge located 5.8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maddox Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maddox Intermediate School's student population of 643 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
643 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Maddox Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maddox Intermediate School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#209 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
61%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maddox Intermediate School's ranking?
Maddox Intermediate School is ranked #209 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Maddox Intermediate School?
643 students attend Maddox Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Maddox Intermediate School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Maddox Intermediate School?
Maddox Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maddox Intermediate School offer ?
Maddox Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Maddox Intermediate School part of?
Maddox Intermediate School is part of Jasper City School District.
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