The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%) for the 2012-13 school year.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students (12-13)
240 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)30-34%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
86%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)9%
5%
Black
(12-13)81%
34%
White
(12-13)9%
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)1%
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
93%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Tarrant Middle School?
240 students attend Tarrant Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Tarrant Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Tarrant Middle School offer ?
Tarrant Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Tarrant Middle School part of?
Tarrant Middle School is part of Tarrant City School District.
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