Tarrant Middle School in Birmingham, AL, had a math proficiency of 1% in 2023, which is lower than the state average of 30% and the district average of 6%, showing a significant decline from 11% in 2019.
Reading proficiency was 18% in 2022, which is lower than the state average of 47% but slightly higher than the district average of 17%, with relatively stable scores over recent years.
Science proficiency stood at 69% in 2022, higher than both the state average of 38% and the district average of 7%, maintaining stability from the previous year.
Graduation rates fluctuated but remained below the state average, with 75% in 2023 compared to the state's 88%, and showed some variability over the past decade.
Enrollment decreased from 515 students in 2005 to 240 students in 2013, accompanied by an increase in students eligible for free lunch from 67% in 2005 to 93% in 2013, indicating changes in the student socioeconomic composition at this Birmingham middle school.
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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