Serving 145 students in grades 6-8, University Place Middle 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 was 25-29% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 93% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
145 students
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)25-29%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)20-24%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
85%
31%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
50%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
53%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
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?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend University Place Middle School?
145 students attend University Place Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of University Place Middle School students are Black, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of University Place Middle School?
University Place Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does University Place Middle School offer ?
University Place Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is University Place Middle School part of?
University Place Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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