Serving 835 students in grades 6-8, Pelham Park Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 835 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 57%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 47% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pelham Park Middle School's student population of 835 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
835 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Year Founded
2014
School Calendar
School Motto
INSPIRE. EMPOWER. ACHIEVE.
School Rankings
Pelham Park Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pelham Park Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#386 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
29%
12%
Black
19%
31%
White
43%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pelham Park Middle School's ranking?
Pelham Park Middle School is ranked #386 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pelham Park Middle School often compared to?
Pelham Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Oak Mountain Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pelham Park Middle School?
835 students attend Pelham Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Pelham Park Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pelham Park Middle School?
Pelham Park Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pelham Park Middle School offer ?
Pelham Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pelham Park Middle School part of?
Pelham Park Middle School is part of Pelham City School District.
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