Serving 536 students in grades 3-4, Airport Road Intermediate School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-4
- Enrollment: 536 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Airport Road Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Airport Road Intermediate School's student population of 536 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-4
Total Students
536 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Airport Road Intermediate School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Airport Road Intermediate School is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
39%
32%
White
45%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Airport Road Intermediate School's ranking?
Airport Road Intermediate School is ranked #279 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Airport Road Intermediate School often compared to?
Airport Road Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eclectic Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Airport Road Intermediate School?
536 students attend Airport Road Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Airport Road Intermediate School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Airport Road Intermediate School?
Airport Road Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Airport Road Intermediate School offer ?
Airport Road Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 3-4
What school district is Airport Road Intermediate School part of?
Airport Road Intermediate School is part of Elmore County School District.
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