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Sparkman Ninth Grade School
School · Madison County · Harvest, AL
A Madison County school serving grades 9th – 9th.
2680 Jeff Road, Harvest, AL 35749
- 1/5 advanced STEM subjects
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on AL statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Sparkman Ninth Grade 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average399/100K
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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
$106,866
Median home value
$270,300
Median rent
$1,294/mo
College educated
37.1%
Homeownership
90.7%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35749; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Life Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Calvary Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0 | PK–12 | 3.0 mi | 49 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Madison County
- Schools in district
- 30
- Rank in district
- #28 of 28
- District spending per student
- $10,905NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sparkman Ninth Grade School is listed in Madison County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sparkman Ninth Grade School
Sparkman Ninth Grade School is a public school in Harvest, AL, part of Madison County, serving approximately 622 students in grades 9th-9th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,255 of 1,356 schools in AL.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sparkman Ninth Grade School
What grades does Sparkman Ninth Grade School serve?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School serves students in grades 9th through 9th.
How many students attend Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has an enrollment of approximately 622 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sparkman Ninth Grade School rank in AL?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School ranks #1,255 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Sparkman Ninth Grade School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sparkman Ninth Grade School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Sparkman Ninth Grade School a charter school?
No, Sparkman Ninth Grade School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sparkman Ninth Grade School a Title I school?
No, Sparkman Ninth Grade School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sparkman Ninth Grade School?
46.5% of students at Sparkman Ninth Grade 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
- 9th – 9th
- Enrollment
- 622
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.5%
- Phone
- (256) 851-4560
- Area population (ZIP 35749)
- 29,297
- Area average commute
- 27.1 min
- Area median age
- 40.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 35749; 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 vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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