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Midfield Elementary School

Elementary School · Midfield City · Midfield, AL

A Midfield City elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.

416 Parkwood St, Midfield, AL 35228

  • Math 3% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 66% vs AL 87% (2024)
  • 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.5Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics5.4Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency2.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency66.3% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-16.5 pts
Overall Proficiency34% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)36% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected-1.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile36th
Resources & Environment1.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.6:1
District spending per student$13,341
Chronic Absenteeism45.8%

Students at Midfield Elementary School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 36%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency3%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency66%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
87%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 57 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
52%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
67%
2011
Math
62%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2013
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2014
Math
22%
ELA
12%
2015
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2016
Math
17%
ELA
12%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2020*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2021*
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
3%
ELA
17%
2024
ELA
66%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.1%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Midfield Elementary 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 56Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Midfield), 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

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Glen Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.53–50.9 mi279Compare →
Mt Pilgrim Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition4.8privateK–61.1 mi39Compare →
Robinson Primary SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.7PK–21.3 mi248Compare →

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.

Midfield City

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#1 of 3
District spending per student
$13,341NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
33.0%Census SAIPE · 2024

Midfield Elementary School is listed in Midfield City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Midfield Elementary School

Midfield Elementary School is a public elementary school in Midfield, AL, part of Midfield City, serving approximately 384 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,019 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Midfield Elementary School

What grades does Midfield Elementary School serve?

Midfield Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend Midfield Elementary School?

Midfield Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 384 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Midfield Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Midfield Elementary School is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Midfield Elementary School rank in AL?

Midfield Elementary School ranks #1,019 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Midfield Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Midfield Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.1 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 Midfield Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Midfield Elementary School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 36% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Midfield Elementary School a charter school?

No, Midfield Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Midfield Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Midfield Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Midfield Elementary School?

83.1% of students at Midfield Elementary 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
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
384
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
45.8%
Area population (ZIP 35228)
10,575
Area average commute
24 min
Area median age
37.5
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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