Very Good
#439 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 32% in state
Pelham Park Middle School
Middle School · Pelham City · Pelham, AL
A Pelham City middle school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2016 Pelham Park Boulevard, Pelham, AL 35124
- Math 24% proficient (2022)
- Reading 60% proficient (2022)
- 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pelham Park Middle School score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 42% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Pelham Park 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated897/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pelham), 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
$91,513
Median home value
$282,600
Median rent
$1,575/mo
College educated
50.2%
Homeownership
83.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35124; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Nolen Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 71 | Compare → |
| Gospel Light Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–11 | 3.2 mi | 22 | Compare → |
| Robert F Bumpus Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.2 mi | 1,164 | Compare → |
| Helena MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 988 | Compare → |
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.
Pelham City
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pelham Park Middle School is listed in Pelham City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pelham Park Middle School
Pelham Park Middle School is a public middle school in Pelham, AL, part of Pelham City, serving approximately 833 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #439 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pelham Park Middle School
What grades does Pelham Park Middle School serve?
Pelham Park Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pelham Park Middle School?
Pelham Park Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pelham Park Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pelham Park Middle School is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pelham Park Middle School rank in AL?
Pelham Park Middle School ranks #439 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Pelham Park Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pelham Park Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 Pelham Park Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pelham Park Middle School has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Pelham Park Middle School a charter school?
No, Pelham Park Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pelham Park Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pelham Park Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pelham Park Middle School?
50.4% of students at Pelham Park 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
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (205) 624-3702
- Area population (ZIP 35124)
- 24,871
- Area average commute
- 27.7 min
- Area median age
- 42.4
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 35124; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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