Smith Middle School
Tel:
(205)231-5675
- Smith Middle School serves 443 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Top Placements
Smith Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Smith Middle School's student population of 443 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Smith Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has decreased from 28:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Smith Middle School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #1223 out of 1,264 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 9% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 16% | 39% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 97% | 33% |
| White | n/a | 55% |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.06 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 67% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Smith Middle School is Huffman High Sch-magnet (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Huffman High Sch-magnet (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Huffman Middle School (1.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Huffman High Sch-magnet Grades: 8-12 | 1410 students
1.0 miles
900 Springville Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)231-5000 1.0 8-12 1410 - Birmingham Huffman Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 387 students
1.1 miles
517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)231-5370 1.1 6-8 387 - Birmingham Huffman Academy Grades: PK-5 | 809 students
1.3 miles
1212 Cheyenne Boulevard
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)231-5800 1.3 PK-5 809 - Birmingham Martha Gaskins Middle School Grades: PK-5 | 557 students
1.3 miles
200 Dalton Drive
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)231-9200 1.3 PK-5 557 - Birmingham Sun Valley Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 588 students
1.9 miles
1010 18th Ave Nw
Birmingham, AL 35215
(205)231-5740 1.9 PK-5 588
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