For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 1,033 students in Midfield City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Midfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 4% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 18% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
1,033 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
49 Teachers
42,637 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Midfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#142 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.19
0.63
# American Indian Students
n/a
5,986 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
10,976 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
1%
# Hispanic Students
89 Students
83,354 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
925 Students
234,256 Students
% Black Students
89%
32%
# White Students
6 Students
379,490 Students
% White Students
1%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
2 Students
824 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
11 Students
28,630 Students
% of Two or more races Students
1%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
36
21,953
# Students in K Grade:
67
55,899
# Students in 1st Grade:
84
58,528
# Students in 2nd Grade:
69
57,991
# Students in 3rd Grade:
61
55,161
# Students in 4th Grade:
67
54,236
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
54,179
# Students in 6th Grade:
86
54,861
# Students in 7th Grade:
68
55,768
# Students in 8th Grade:
79
56,376
# Students in 9th Grade:
79
59,139
# Students in 10th Grade:
98
56,986
# Students in 11th Grade:
86
53,181
# Students in 12th Grade:
72
49,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,406 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,030 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$15,406
$13,006
Spending / Student (19-20)
$16,030
$12,220
Best Midfield City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Midfield High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1600 High School Rd
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-2834
Grades: 9-12
| 335 students
Rank: #22.
Midfield Elementary School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Grades: PK-4
| 384 students
Rank: #33.
Rutledge School
(Math: 3% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 8th St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 780-8647
Grades: 5-8
| 314 students
Rank: n/an/a
Midfield Area Vocational Department
Vocational School
1600 High School Dr
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 923-2833
Birmingham, AL 35221
(205) 923-2833
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District manages 4 public schools serving 1,033 students.
What is the rank of Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District is ranked #141 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Midfield City School District?
89% of Midfield City School District students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Midfield City School District?
Midfield City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Midfield City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,030 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has grown by 43% over four school years.
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