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#700 of 1,356 schools in AL
Bankhead Middle School
Middle School · Walker County · Cordova, AL
A Walker County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
110 School Rd, Cordova, AL 35550
- Math 27% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Bankhead Middle School score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 41% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
57.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Bankhead Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 23Car-Dependent
- Bike 8Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cordova), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$42,975
Median home value
$84,700
Median rent
$636/mo
College educated
8.2%
Homeownership
73.5%
Poverty rate
24.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35550; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Walker County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Curry Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 349 | Compare → |
| Sumiton Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 5–8 | Not available | 494 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Walker County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #8 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,690NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bankhead Middle School is listed in Walker County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bankhead Middle School
Bankhead Middle School is a public middle school in Cordova, AL, part of Walker County, serving approximately 277 students in grades 5th-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #700 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bankhead Middle School
What grades does Bankhead Middle School serve?
Bankhead Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.
How many students attend Bankhead Middle School?
Bankhead Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 277 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bankhead Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bankhead Middle School is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bankhead Middle School rank in AL?
Bankhead Middle School ranks #700 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Bankhead Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Bankhead Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bankhead Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bankhead Middle School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Bankhead Middle School a charter school?
No, Bankhead Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bankhead Middle School a Title I school?
No, Bankhead Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bankhead Middle School?
57.4% of students at Bankhead Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 277
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.4%
- Phone
- (205) 483-7245
- Area population (ZIP 35550)
- 5,053
- Area average commute
- 34 min
- Area median age
- 45.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35550; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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