Below Average
#1079 of 1,356 schools in AL
I3 Academy Phase 2
Middle School · I3 Academy · Birmingham, AL
A charter middle school in Birmingham, AL where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
7901 1st Avenue North, Birmingham, AL 35206
- Math 8% proficient (2022)
- Reading 32% proficient (2022)
- 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at I3 Academy Phase 2 score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
74.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where I3 Academy Phase 2 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 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 20Minimal Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat 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
$39,051
Median home value
$122,500
Median rent
$990/mo
College educated
19.2%
Homeownership
47.5%
Poverty rate
24.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35206; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 6–8 | 0.5 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Schools of AlabamaPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 648 | Compare → |
| We Putnam Middle SchoolmagnetEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | 6–8 | 2.6 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Huffman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
I3 Academy
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #2 of 2
- District spending per student
- $19,848NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
I3 Academy Phase 2 is listed in i3 Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About I3 Academy Phase 2
I3 Academy Phase 2 is a public middle school in Birmingham, AL, part of I3 Academy, serving approximately 298 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,079 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 8% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about I3 Academy Phase 2
What grades does I3 Academy Phase 2 serve?
I3 Academy Phase 2 serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend I3 Academy Phase 2?
I3 Academy Phase 2 has an enrollment of approximately 298 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at I3 Academy Phase 2?
The student-teacher ratio at I3 Academy Phase 2 is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does I3 Academy Phase 2 rank in AL?
I3 Academy Phase 2 ranks #1,079 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is I3 Academy Phase 2's MySchoolScout rating?
I3 Academy Phase 2 has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 I3 Academy Phase 2?
Based on loaded state assessment records, I3 Academy Phase 2 has 8% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).
Is I3 Academy Phase 2 a charter school?
Yes, I3 Academy Phase 2 is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is I3 Academy Phase 2 a Title I school?
No, I3 Academy Phase 2 is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for I3 Academy Phase 2?
74.5% of students at I3 Academy Phase 2 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
- 298
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.8%
- Phone
- (205) 403-5777
- Area population (ZIP 35206)
- 15,031
- Area average commute
- 22 min
- Area median age
- 43.4
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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.
- 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 35206; 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 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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