Serving 575 students in grades 5-8, Sipsey Valley Middle 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 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 575 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sipsey Valley Middle School's student population of 575 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
575 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
BEARS: Becoming Educated and Responsible Students
School Rankings
Sipsey Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sipsey Valley Middle School is 0.50, 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
#692 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sipsey Valley Middle School's ranking?
Sipsey Valley Middle School is ranked #692 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sipsey Valley Middle School often compared to?
Sipsey Valley Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northside Middle School, Davisemerson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sipsey Valley Middle School?
575 students attend Sipsey Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Sipsey Valley Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sipsey Valley Middle School?
Sipsey Valley Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sipsey Valley Middle School offer ?
Sipsey Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sipsey Valley Middle School part of?
Sipsey Valley Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa County School District.
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