Serving 1,131 students in grades 6-8, Pizitz Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 68% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,131 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Louis Pizitz Middle School serves the southwest part of Birmingham, AL, covering an area of approximately 10.7 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and the furthest boundary being 3.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pizitz Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pizitz Middle School's student population of 1,131 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 75 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,131 students
Total Classroom Teachers
75 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Pizitz Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pizitz Middle School is 0.30, 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
#22 out of 1275 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
Asian
8%
2%
Hispanic
3%
12%
Black
5%
31%
White
83%
50%
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)6.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pizitz Middle School's ranking?
Pizitz Middle School is ranked #22 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pizitz Middle School often compared to?
Pizitz Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
68% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 87% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pizitz Middle School?
1,131 students attend Pizitz Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Pizitz Middle School students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Pizitz Middle School?
Pizitz Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pizitz Middle School offer ?
Pizitz Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Pizitz Middle School part of?
Pizitz Middle School is part of Vestavia Hills City School District.
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