Serving 404 students in grades 3-6, Tarrant Intermediate 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 6% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 3-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 16% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Tarrant Intermediate School's attendance zone encompasses the entire district in Birmingham, AL, covering approximately 6.4 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone is 5-10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.9 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 3.1 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Tarrant Intermediate School's student population of 404 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
404 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Empowering Learners Today to Be Leaders Tomorrow
School Rankings
Tarrant Intermediate 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 Tarrant Intermediate School is 0.56, 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
#1208 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
16%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
49%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Black
45%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29.2%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 15-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 Tarrant Intermediate School's ranking?
Tarrant Intermediate School is ranked #1208 out of 1,275 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?
6% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 16% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Tarrant Intermediate School?
404 students attend Tarrant Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Tarrant Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 45% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tarrant Intermediate School?
Tarrant Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Tarrant Intermediate School offer ?
Tarrant Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Tarrant Intermediate School part of?
Tarrant Intermediate School is part of Tarrant City School District.
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