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Smith Middle School

PublicGrades 6–8
Birmingham, Alabama · Birmingham City
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students323
Student:Teacher24.8:1
Free/Reduced Lunch90%
Title INo
Smith
OverviewEnrollmentPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 446
323
Total Enrollment
State avg: 64%
90%+25.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.8:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Smith Middle School is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Birmingham, Alabama. The school enrolls 323 students. It is part of the Birmingham City district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Alabama state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.8:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
90% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type—
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictBirmingham City
County1073
CityBirmingham
ZIP35215
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID010039000184

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment323

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %90%
State Avg64%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)