Kirby Middle School in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2010; it served grades 6 through 8 with enrollment around 277 students and a student鈥搕eacher ratio near 17:1 before closing.
Historical math proficiency declined sharply from 68% in 2012 to 9% in 2023, consistently remaining lower than the Alabama state average (30% in 2023).
Reading proficiency decreased from 75% in 2012 to 22% in 2022, remaining below the state average of 47% in the same year.
The student body was predominantly Black (275 out of 277 students) with a high percentage (over 80%) eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges before closure.
As a Birmingham City school and Title I eligible, Kirby Middle showed significant declines in academic performance before its closure in 2010 among Union County NJ high schools or New Jersey high school comparisons do not apply.
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Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
277 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 How many students attend Kirby Middle School?
277 students attend Kirby Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Kirby Middle School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kirby Middle School?
Kirby Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Kirby Middle School offer ?
Kirby Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Kirby Middle School part of?
Kirby Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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