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).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 859 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sparkman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Sparkman Middle School's student population of 859 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 40 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
859 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
40 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Sparkman Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sparkman Middle School is 0.67, which is more 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
#475 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
3%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
41%
32%
White
39%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
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 Sparkman Middle School's ranking?
Sparkman Middle School is ranked #475 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Sparkman Middle School often compared to?
Sparkman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Sparkman Middle School?
859 students attend Sparkman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Sparkman Middle School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sparkman Middle School?
Sparkman Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sparkman Middle School offer ?
Sparkman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Sparkman Middle School part of?
Sparkman Middle School is part of Madison County School District.
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