Sparkman Middle School vs. Liberty Middle School
Should you attend Sparkman Middle School or Liberty Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sparkman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Liberty Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 859 students in grades 6-8, Sparkman Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 1,493 students in grades 6-8, Liberty Middle School ranks in the top 10% 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 49% (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 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
859 students
1,493 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#475 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#107 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
57%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
278
501
Grade 7 Students
294
511
Grade 8 Students
287
481
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
3%
1%
% Asian
1%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
8%
% Black
41%
17%
% White
39%
56%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.64
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
