Sparkman Middle School
Tel:
(256)852-0112
- Sparkman Middle School serves 739 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Sparkman Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Sparkman Middle School's student population of 739 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 739 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sparkman Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has decreased from 23:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sparkman Middle School is 0.62, which is more 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 | #408 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 49% | 44% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 4% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 7% |
| Black | 33% | 33% |
| White | 52% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 39% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harvest Sparkman Ninth Grade School Grades: 9 | 607 students
1.8 miles
2680 Jeff Road
Harvest, AL 35749
(256)382-2030 1.8 9 607 - Harvest Sparkman High School Grades: 10-12 | 1829 students
2.3 miles
2616 Jeff Rd
Harvest, AL 35749
(256)837-0331 2.3 10-12 1829 - Harvest Harvest School Grades: PK-5 | 729 students
2.5 miles
8845 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(256)837-0379 2.5 PK-5 729 - Toney Madison Cross Roads Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 929 students
3.8 miles
11548 Pulaski Pike
Toney, AL 35773
(256)828-4578 3.8 PK-5 929 - Huntsville Monrovia Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1012 students
5.1 miles
1216 Jeff Rd
Huntsville, AL 35806
(256)430-4499 5.1 6-8 1012
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