Excellent
#72 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 5% in state
Pizitz Middle School
Middle School · Vestavia Hills City · Vestavia, AL
A Vestavia Hills City middle school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.
2826 Columbiana Road, Vestavia, AL 35216
- Math 73% proficient (2022)
- Reading 87% proficient (2022)
- 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Pizitz Middle School score 80% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 75%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 15 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 80% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 83% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
11.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Pizitz 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,125
Median home value
$376,200
Median rent
$1,314/mo
College educated
52.7%
Homeownership
54.7%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35216; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hoover Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.5private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 59 | Compare → |
| Ira F Simmons Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | 6–8 | 2.8 mi | 865 | Compare → |
| Spring Valley SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 130 | Compare → |
| Homewood Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 974 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Vestavia Hills City
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,810NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 2.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Pizitz Middle School is listed in Vestavia Hills City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Pizitz Middle School
Pizitz Middle School is a public middle school in Vestavia, AL, part of Vestavia Hills City, serving approximately 1,133 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 out of 10 and ranks #72 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Pizitz Middle School
What grades does Pizitz Middle School serve?
Pizitz Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Pizitz Middle School?
Pizitz Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,133 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pizitz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pizitz Middle School is 14.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Pizitz Middle School rank in AL?
Pizitz Middle School ranks #72 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Pizitz Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Pizitz Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.2 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 Pizitz Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Pizitz Middle School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Pizitz Middle School a charter school?
No, Pizitz Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Pizitz Middle School a Title I school?
No, Pizitz Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pizitz Middle School?
11.9% of students at Pizitz 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
- 1,133
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 76
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.2%
- Phone
- (205) 402-5350
- Area population (ZIP 35216)
- 36,587
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 34.5
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 35216; 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
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