For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 672 students in 35210, AL.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35210, AL are Irondale Middle School and We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 35210 have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 28% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35210, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35210, AL Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Irondale Middle School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
6200 Old Leeds Road
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-3800
Gr: 6-8 | 471 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 90%
Rank: #22.
We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet
Magnet School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1757 Montclair Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 231-8680
Gr: 6-8 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 99%
35210, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Alabama Clinical Schools (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
1221 Alton Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 836-9923
6100 Old Leeds Rd
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5357
Gr: 9-12
Shades Valley Technical Academy (Closed 2010)
Vocational School
5191 Pine Whispers Dr
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Birmingham, AL 35210
(205) 379-5360
Gr: 9-12 | 28 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 35210, AL?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 35210, AL include Irondale Middle School and We Putnam Middle Schoolmagnet.
How many public middle schools are located in 35210?
2 public middle schools are located in 35210.
What is the racial composition of students in 35210?
35210 public middle schools minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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