Rutledge School

1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 320 students in grades 5-8, Rutledge School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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School Overview

Rutledge School's student population of 320 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
320 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

Rutledge School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutledge School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#1250 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
24%
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15%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
90%
32%
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White
1%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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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 Rutledge School's ranking?
Rutledge School is ranked #1250 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Rutledge School?
320 students attend Rutledge School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Rutledge School students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutledge School?
Rutledge School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Rutledge School offer ?
Rutledge School offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Rutledge School part of?
Rutledge School is part of Midfield City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 5-8
  • Enrollment: 320 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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