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#1230 of 1,356 schools in AL

North Jefferson Middle School

Middle School · Jefferson County · Kimberly, AL

A Jefferson County middle school where students score 22 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8350 WarriorKimberly Rd, Kimberly, AL 35091

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 50% proficient (2022)
  • 20:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.6Needs Improvement40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-4.85 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.6Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency36% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)58% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-21.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile27th
Resources & Environment4.0Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20:1
District spending per student$12,194
Chronic Absenteeism19.1%

Students at North Jefferson Middle School score 36% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency50%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 36% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
92%
ELA
89%
2010
Math
92%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
85%
ELA
90%
2013
Math
40%
ELA
48%
2014
Math
44%
ELA
40%
2015
Math
50%
ELA
44%
2016
Math
51%
ELA
45%
2017
Math
52%
ELA
54%
2018
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
44%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
45%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
45%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
50%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

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

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

43.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where North Jefferson Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average464/100K

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

$93,444

Median home value

$284,900

Median rent

$889/mo

College educated

30.2%

Homeownership

94.3%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35091; 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

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
William E Burkett Multihandicapped CenterEnrollment path unverifiedNot ratedPK–121.5 mi16Compare →
Bragg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–8Not available780Compare →
Corner Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.35–8Not available441Compare →
Erwin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–8Not available593Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#44 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

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

About North Jefferson Middle School

North Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school in Kimberly, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 660 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,230 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Jefferson Middle School

What grades does North Jefferson Middle School serve?

North Jefferson Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend North Jefferson Middle School?

North Jefferson Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 660 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Jefferson Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at North Jefferson Middle School is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Jefferson Middle School rank in AL?

North Jefferson Middle School ranks #1,230 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is North Jefferson Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

North Jefferson Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 North Jefferson Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Jefferson Middle School has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is North Jefferson Middle School a charter school?

No, North Jefferson Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Jefferson Middle School a Title I school?

No, North Jefferson Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Jefferson Middle School?

43.5% of students at North Jefferson Middle 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
660
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
19.1%
Area population (ZIP 35091)
3,632
Area median age
42
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 35091; 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; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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