Pelham Park Middle School serves 778 students in grades 6-8.
Pelham Park Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 778 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 58% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pelham Park Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pelham Park Middle School's student population of 778 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
778 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pelham Park Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Pelham Park Middle School is 0.68, which is more 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
#384 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
29%
10%
Black
17%
32%
White
46%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #384 out of 1,276 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?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Pelham Park Middle School?
778 students attend Pelham Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Pelham Park Middle School students are White, 29% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
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 18:1.
What grades does Pelham Park Middle School offer ?
Pelham Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
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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