Below Average
#1209 of 1,356 schools in AL
Green Acres Middle School
Middle School · Birmingham City · Birmingham, AL
A Birmingham City middle school where students score 20 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1220 67th Street West, Birmingham, AL 35228
- Math 2% proficient (2022)
- Reading 17% proficient (2022)
- 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Green Acres Middle School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 45 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 10% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 18% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (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
94.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Green Acres 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 28Car-Dependent
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,331/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Birmingham), 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
$50,147
Median home value
$79,200
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
21.8%
Homeownership
61.2%
Poverty rate
22%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35228; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jones Valley Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.5 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 447 | Compare → |
| Miracle Academy Private Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–8 | 1.1 mi | 13 | Compare → |
| C J Donald Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Huffman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 440 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Birmingham City
- Schools in district
- 49
- Rank in district
- #31 of 42
- District spending per student
- $16,201NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 32.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Green Acres Middle School is listed in Birmingham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Green Acres Middle School
Green Acres Middle School is a public middle school in Birmingham, AL, part of Birmingham City, serving approximately 326 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,209 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Green Acres Middle School
What grades does Green Acres Middle School serve?
Green Acres Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Green Acres Middle School?
Green Acres Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 326 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Green Acres Middle School is 20.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Green Acres Middle School rank in AL?
Green Acres Middle School ranks #1,209 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Green Acres Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Green Acres Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Green Acres Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Green Acres Middle School has 18% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Green Acres Middle School a charter school?
No, Green Acres Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Green Acres Middle School a Title I school?
No, Green Acres Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Green Acres Middle School?
94.8% of students at Green Acres 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 326
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.4%
- Phone
- (205) 231-1370
- Area population (ZIP 35228)
- 10,575
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 35228; 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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