Daniel Payne Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2015 and served grades 6 through 8 before closure.
The school's overall state rank declined from #1144 in 2012 to #1235 in 2013 prior to closing.
Math proficiency dropped from 68% in 2012 to 9% in 2023, which was lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency decreased from 75% in 2012 to 22% in 2022, remaining lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment fell from 391 students in 2003 to zero after closure, with student鈥搕eacher ratio around 13:1 before 2015 and high rates of free lunch eligibility exceeding 70% in final years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
217 students
Total Classroom Teachers (12-13)
17 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)51%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)71%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Asian
(12-13)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)n/a
5%
Black
(12-13)100%
34%
White
(12-13)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
89%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Daniel Payne Middle School?
217 students attend Daniel Payne Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Daniel Payne Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Daniel Payne Middle School offer ?
Daniel Payne Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Daniel Payne Middle School part of?
Daniel Payne Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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