Average
#807 of 1,356 schools in AL
- Math 41% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Boaz Intermediate School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 43 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 45% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (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
80.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Boaz Intermediate 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 47Car-Dependent
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average593/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$53,859
Median home value
$142,500
Median rent
$679/mo
College educated
12.6%
Homeownership
68.7%
Poverty rate
17.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35957; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertville Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 3–4 | 4.6 mi | 929 | 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.
Boaz City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #4 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,317NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Boaz Intermediate School is listed in Boaz City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Boaz Intermediate School
Boaz Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Boaz, AL, part of Boaz City, serving approximately 374 students in grades 4th-5th with a 19.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #807 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Boaz Intermediate School
What grades does Boaz Intermediate School serve?
Boaz Intermediate School serves students in grades 4th through 5th.
How many students attend Boaz Intermediate School?
Boaz Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 374 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Boaz Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Boaz Intermediate School is 19.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Boaz Intermediate School rank in AL?
Boaz Intermediate School ranks #807 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Boaz Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Boaz Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 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 Boaz Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Boaz Intermediate School has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Boaz Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Boaz Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Boaz Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Boaz Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Boaz Intermediate School?
80.7% of students at Boaz Intermediate 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
- 4th – 5th
- Enrollment
- 374
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.8%
- Phone
- (256) 593-9211
- Area population (ZIP 35957)
- 16,672
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 35957; 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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