The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 30-34% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
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
17:1
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: 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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