Homewood Middle School

395 Mecca Avenue
Birmingham, AL 35209
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 974 students in grades 6-8, Homewood Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Homewood Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Homewood Middle School's student population of 974 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 63 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
974 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
63 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Homewood Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Homewood Middle School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#94 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Homewood Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Homewood 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 2021-22 school year data.
74%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Homewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Homewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
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Hispanic
13%
11%
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Black
16%
32%
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White
66%
51%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Homewood Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Homewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Homewood Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Homewood Middle School's ranking?
Homewood Middle School is ranked #94 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Homewood Middle School often compared to?
Homewood Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain Brook Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Homewood Middle School?
974 students attend Homewood Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Homewood Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Homewood Middle School?
Homewood Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Homewood Middle School offer ?
Homewood Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Homewood Middle School part of?
Homewood Middle School is part of Homewood City School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 25, 2025 (Tuesday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Spring Break - Schools Closed
March 28, 2025 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 974 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 52% (Top 10%)
  • : 74% (Top 10%)
  • : 72% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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