Pelham Park Middle School

Pelham Park Middle School serves grades 6 through 8 in Pelham, Alabama, part of Shelby County's suburban landscape just south of Birmingham. With 833 students and 45 full-time teachers, the school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1, offering a moderately sized classroom environment for middle schoolers navigating those important transitional years. Academically, Pelham Park earns a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10, placing it in the 31st percentile among Alabama schools.

Reading and ELA show a stronger footing, with 57% of students performing at or above proficiency, while math presents more of a challenge at 30% proficient — an area where there is meaningful room for growth. Families engaged in supporting their student's math development may want to factor this into their conversations with the school. The surrounding 35124 ZIP code reflects a well-established suburban community.

With a median household income of $91,513, a median home value of $282,600, and half of adult residents holding a bachelor's degree or higher, Pelham draws families who tend to be highly invested in education. The area's 7% poverty rate suggests a relatively stable economic environment for students. Situated along Pelham Park Boulevard, the school sits within a thriving suburban setting that offers families access to the amenities and community connections that come with one of Alabama's more prosperous suburban corridors.