Very Good
#520 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 38% in state
Jasper Junior High School
Middle School · Jasper City · Jasper, AL
A Jasper City middle school where students score 15 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1501 Viking Drive, Jasper, AL 35501
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Jasper Junior High School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 16 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 6-year record (2017–2022).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2017-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2017-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 12 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jasper Junior High 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Jasper), 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
$44,918
Median home value
$150,300
Median rent
$782/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
26%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35501; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Jasper City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #2 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,293NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jasper Junior High School is listed in Jasper City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jasper Junior High School
Jasper Junior High School is a public middle school in Jasper, AL, part of Jasper City, serving approximately 435 students in grades 7th-8th with a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jasper Junior High School
What grades does Jasper Junior High School serve?
Jasper Junior High School serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Jasper Junior High School?
Jasper Junior High School has an enrollment of approximately 435 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jasper Junior High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jasper Junior High School is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jasper Junior High School rank in AL?
Jasper Junior High School ranks #520 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Jasper Junior High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jasper Junior High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Jasper Junior High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jasper Junior High School has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2022).
Is Jasper Junior High School a charter school?
No, Jasper Junior High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jasper Junior High School a Title I school?
No, Jasper Junior High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jasper Junior High School?
60.0% of students at Jasper Junior High 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
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 435
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Walker County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (205) 221-9277
- Area population (ZIP 35501)
- 10,032
- Area average commute
- 24.1 min
- Area median age
- 34.3
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 35501; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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