Leeds Middle School

Leeds Middle School serves approximately 461 students in grades 6 through 8 in Leeds, Alabama, a large suburban community in Jefferson County. Located on Whitmire Street, this regular public school operates with 26 full-time equivalent teachers, giving it a student-teacher ratio of 17.7:1 — a class size that allows for reasonable individual attention during these important middle school years. Academically, Leeds Middle School has room for growth, earning a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and placing in the 25th percentile among Alabama schools.

In ELA and reading, 44% of students score at or above proficiency, while math proficiency sits at 23% — suggesting that families may want to explore additional academic support resources, particularly in mathematics, to help students build confidence and skills heading into high school. The surrounding ZIP code of 35094 reflects a stable suburban community, with a median household income of $74,340 and a median home value of $222,200. The area's 12.6% poverty rate is relatively modest, and roughly 29% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher, pointing to an engaged and invested local population.

Leeds itself offers a close-knit suburban feel within reach of the greater Birmingham metro area, giving families the benefits of a smaller community with access to broader regional resources.