Serving 636 students in grades 4-6, Maddox Intermediate School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-6
- Enrollment: 636 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Maddox Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Maddox Intermediate School's student population of 636 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-6
Total Students
636 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Maddox Intermediate School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Maddox Intermediate School is 0.52, which is less 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
#216 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
66%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Maddox Intermediate School's ranking?
Maddox Intermediate School is ranked #216 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Maddox Intermediate School?
636 students attend Maddox Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Maddox Intermediate School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Maddox Intermediate School?
Maddox Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Maddox Intermediate School offer ?
Maddox Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 4-6
What school district is Maddox Intermediate School part of?
Maddox Intermediate School is part of Jasper City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure)
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure)
November 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure)
November 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure)
November 28, 2024 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break (Districtwide Closure)
November 29, 2024 (Friday)
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