Midfield Elementary School ranked in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools in 2023, with its state rank declining slightly from #1098 in 2021 to #1160 in 2023.
Math proficiency at the school was 6–9%, reading proficiency 15–19%, and science proficiency 15–19%, all rates lower than the state averages in recent reporting years.
Enrollment remained steady around 384 students with a student–teacher ratio of 26:1 in 2023; 81% of students were eligible for free lunch, reflecting a socioeconomic shift from 62% in 2018.
The school serves grades pre–kindergarten through 4 with an enrollment largely composed of Black (non–Hispanic) students (335) and a Hispanic minority cohort (42), representing consistent demographic composition.
Midfield Elementary is a Title–I eligible Birmingham public elementary school participating in the National School Lunch Program under the Community Eligibility Option without virtual instruction offerings.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 377 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Midfield Elementary School serves the entire district in Birmingham, AL, with an attendance zone covering approximately 2.7 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Midfield Elementary School's student population of 377 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
377 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Midfield Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midfield Elementary School is 0.26, 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
#1160 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
85%
31%
White
n/a
50%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)46.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midfield Elementary School's ranking?
Midfield Elementary School is ranked #1160 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Midfield Elementary School?
377 students attend Midfield Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Midfield Elementary School students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Midfield Elementary School?
Midfield Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midfield Elementary School offer ?
Midfield Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midfield Elementary School part of?
Midfield Elementary School is part of Midfield City School District.
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