Banks Middle School, a Birmingham public middle school serving grades 6–8, closed in 2015 and no longer enrolls students.
Before closure, the school had approximately 477–528 students with a student–teacher ratio near 16:1 during the mid–2000s.
Math proficiency showed notable fluctuations and was mostly lower than the Alabama state average in recent years before closing, such as 24% proficiency in 2019 compared to the state's 47%.
Reading proficiency similarly trended lower than the state average, with 27% proficiency in 2019 versus 45% statewide.
Science proficiency in 2022 was 11%, substantially lower than the Alabama state average of 38%, reflecting weaker academic performance prior to closure.
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (07-08)
477 students
Total Classroom Teachers (07-08)
30 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
19:1
American Indian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Asian
(07-08)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)n/a
4%
Black
(07-08)99%
36%
White
(07-08)1%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
83%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Banks Middle School?
477 students attend Banks Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Banks Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What grades does Banks Middle School offer ?
Banks Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Banks Middle School part of?
Banks Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.