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#177 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 13% in state

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Middle School · Jefferson County · Pleasant Grove, AL

A middle school in Pleasant Grove, AL where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.

805 7th Ave, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127

  • Math 57% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 96% proficient (2022)
  • 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.9Very Good40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-2.87 pts/yr
Data Period2016–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics9.3Excellent35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency96% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency77% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected+19.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile89th
Resources & Environment8.8Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.7:1
District spending per student$12,194
Chronic Absenteeism7.2%

Students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency57%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency96%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 77% in 2022, across a 7-year record (2016–2022).

Show all 7 years
2016
Math
80%
ELA
89%
2017
Math
82%
ELA
94%
2018
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2019
Math
90%
ELA
92%
2020*
Math
30%
ELA
97%
2021*
Math
30%
ELA
97%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
96%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 94% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 14 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

44.3%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 9Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,028/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pleasant Grove), 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

$68,344

Median home value

$189,100

Median rent

$1,153/mo

College educated

24.3%

Homeownership

78.5%

Poverty rate

19%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35127; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

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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.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#1 of 55
District spending per student
$12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is a public middle school in Pleasant Grove, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 334 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #177 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

What grades does Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School serve?

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has an enrollment of approximately 334 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?

The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 16.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School rank in AL?

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks #177 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School's MySchoolScout rating?

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 94% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).

Is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School a charter school?

No, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School a Title I school?

No, Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?

44.3% of students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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
334
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
20
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
7.2%
Area population (ZIP 35127)
9,502
Area average commute
27.8 min
Area median age
44.3
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 35127; 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, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24

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