Serving 471 students in grades 6-8, Irondale 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 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 19:1.
Minority enrollment is 90% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 90%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Irondale Middle School's student population of 471 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Year Founded
2007
School Calendar
Irondale Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Irondale Middle School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1122 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
19:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
35%
11%
Black
52%
32%
White
10%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
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 is Irondale Middle School's ranking?
Irondale Middle School is ranked #1122 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Irondale Middle School often compared to?
Irondale Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bragg Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Irondale Middle School?
471 students attend Irondale Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Irondale Middle School students are Black, 35% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Irondale Middle School?
Irondale Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What grades does Irondale Middle School offer ?
Irondale Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Irondale Middle School part of?
Irondale Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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