Sparkman Middle School
Sparkman Middle School serves 796 students in grades 6-8.
Sparkman Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Sparkman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Sparkman Middle School's student population of 796 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 796 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Rankings
Sparkman Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Sparkman Middle School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #607 out of 1263 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 8% |
| Black | 32% | 33% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.63 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Sparkman Middle School is Sparkman Ninth Grade School (1.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Monrovia Middle School (5.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Harvest School (2.5 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Harvest Sparkman Ninth Grade School Grades: 9 | 578 students
1.8 miles
2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4560 1.8 9 578 - Harvest Sparkman High School Math: 45% | Reading: 49%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 10-12 | 1,777 student10
2.3 miles
2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 837-0331 2.3 10-12 1,777 - Harvest Harvest School Math: 62% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 733 students10
2.5 miles
8845 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256) 851-4590 2.5 PK-5 733 - Toney Madison Cross Roads Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 58%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 900 students10
3.8 miles
11548 Pulaski Pike
Toney, AL 35773
(256) 851-4600 3.8 PK-5 900 - Huntsville Monrovia Middle School Math: 58% | Reading: 57%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: 6-8 | 1,035 student10
5.1 miles
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256) 851-4580 5.1 6-8 1,035
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