Serving 1,133 students in grades 6-8, Pizitz Middle School ranks in the top 1% 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 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). 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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,133 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 87% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 1%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Pizitz Middle School's student population of 1,133 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,133 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
School Rankings
Pizitz Middle School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#9 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
86%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
5%
32%
White
83%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pizitz Middle School's ranking?
Pizitz Middle School is ranked #9 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% 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, Robert F Bumpus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
1,133 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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