Serving 620 students in grades 7-9, Pike Road Jr High School ranks in the top 30% 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 31% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 30:1
- Minority Enrollment: 49%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pike Road Jr High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Pike Road Jr High School's student population of 620 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
620 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pike Road Jr High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pike Road Jr High School is 0.63, 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
#306 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
30:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
32%
32%
White
51%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
16%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pike Road Jr High School's ranking?
Pike Road Jr High School is ranked #306 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pike Road Jr High School?
620 students attend Pike Road Jr High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Pike Road Jr High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pike Road Jr High School?
Pike Road Jr High School has a student ration of 30:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Pike Road Jr High School offer ?
Pike Road Jr High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Pike Road Jr High School part of?
Pike Road Jr High School is part of Pike Road City School District.
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