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Sparkman Middle School vs. Meridianville Middle School

Should you attend Sparkman Middle School or Meridianville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Sparkman Middle School
2697 Carters Gin Rd
Toney, AL 35773
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Meridianville Middle School
12975 Highway 231431 N
Hazel Green, AL 35750
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Sparkman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 5%)

Meridianville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Sparkman Middle School ranked #604 statewide in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #296 in 2013, reflecting a downward trend in overall state ranking for this Alabama middle school.
Math proficiency dropped significantly to 17% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with a decline from 45% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 54%, higher than the 47% state average, while science proficiency reached 59%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew slightly from 819 students in 2022 to 859 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 64% of the student body; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased sharply from 37% in 2022 to 55% in 2023.
Serving grades 6–8, Sparkman Middle School had 823 students and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 in the most recent reporting year, consistent with trends since 2020.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to 88% statewide, indicating strong student completion outcomes for this Madison County, AL middle school.
Meridianville Middle School ranked #412 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #189 in 2019, reflecting a downward trend in state ranking for this Union County NJ high school.
Reading proficiency was 62%, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency was 25%, lower than the state average of 30%; science proficiency was 48%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 680 students in 2022 to 724 in 2023, with minority enrollment steady at 51%, indicating stable diversity at this Berkeley Heights public middle school.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 1,058 students and a student–teacher ratio of 22:1 in the latest full reporting year.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the Alabama state average, reaching 95% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
823 students
1,058 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sparkman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Meridianville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sparkman Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Meridianville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
48 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sparkman Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Meridianville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Meridianville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Madison County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#604 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
#412 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sparkman Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Meridianville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
17%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparkman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridianville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
54%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
62%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparkman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridianville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sparkman Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Meridianville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Madison County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sparkman Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Meridianville Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
241
352
Grade 7 Students
276
361
Grade 8 Students
306
345

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
4%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sparkman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Meridianville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sparkman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Meridianville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sparkman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Meridianville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
38%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sparkman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Meridianville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
36%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sparkman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Meridianville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sparkman Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Meridianville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Madison County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.71
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sparkman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Meridianville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sparkman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Meridianville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sparkman Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Meridianville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Madison County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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