Wilkerson Middle School

116 11th Ct W
Birmingham, AL 35204
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 385 students in grades 6-8, Wilkerson 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 is ≤1% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 35:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Wilkerson Middle School's student population of 385 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
385 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
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School Rankings

Wilkerson Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Wilkerson Middle School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#1234 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤1%
24%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Wilkerson Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
18%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
35:1
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Wilkerson Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
10%
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Black
82%
32%
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White
n/a
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.30
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Wilkerson Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (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?
385 students attend Wilkerson Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Wilkerson Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Wilkerson Middle School?
Wilkerson Middle School has a student ration of 35:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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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Date
Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Students' Last Day
June 04, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day for Teachers / Teacher Work Day
June 07, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 385 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 35:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤1% (Btm 50%)
  • : 18% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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