Wilkerson Middle School serves 399 students in grades 6-8.
Wilkerson Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 399 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Wilkerson Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Wilkerson Middle School's student population of 399 students has grown by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
399 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Wilkerson Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Wilkerson Middle School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1234 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
15%
9%
Black
84%
32%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
48%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Wilkerson Middle School's ranking?
Wilkerson Middle School is ranked #1234 out of 1,276 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?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Wilkerson Middle School?
399 students attend Wilkerson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Wilkerson Middle School students are Black, 15% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkerson Middle School?
Wilkerson Middle School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Wilkerson Middle School offer ?
Wilkerson Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Wilkerson Middle School part of?
Wilkerson Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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