Serving 854 students in grades 6-8, Mcadory Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 37% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 854 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mcadory Middle School's student population of 854 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
854 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mcadory Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mcadory Middle School is 0.56, 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
#919 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
17%
11%
Black
61%
32%
White
20%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
64%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcadory Middle School's ranking?
Mcadory Middle School is ranked #919 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mcadory Middle School often compared to?
Mcadory Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Robert F Bumpus Middle School, Mcadory Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 37% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mcadory Middle School?
854 students attend Mcadory Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Mcadory Middle School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcadory Middle School?
Mcadory Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mcadory Middle School offer ?
Mcadory Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mcadory Middle School part of?
Mcadory Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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