Is Midfield High School a good school?

Midfield High School ranks in the bottom 3.2% of Alabama high schools.

How many students attend Midfield High School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 340 students attended Midfield High School.

What is the racial makeup of Midfield High School?

Students at Midfield High School are 93% African American, 6% Hispanic.

What schools feed into Midfield High School?

Midfield High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Midfield Elementary School Middle : Rutledge School

Midfield High School

Summary:

Midfield High School is a public high school serving 340 students in grades 9-12 in Midfield, Alabama, which is part of the Midfield City School District. The school faces significant challenges, with a predominantly African American student population, extremely low academic performance, and high rates of economic disadvantage.

Midfield High School consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in Alabama, with proficiency rates well below state averages in core subjects like mathematics, science, and English. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 1.3% of 11th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state average of 23.12%. This persistent low performance is in stark contrast to nearby schools like Homewood High School and Pleasant Grove High School, which have significantly higher academic outcomes and better overall ratings.

The challenges faced by Midfield High School are further compounded by its high percentage of African American students (over 92%) and economically disadvantaged students (over 86% receiving free or reduced-price lunch), highlighting the persistent educational inequities in the region. Despite higher per-student spending and fluctuating student-teacher ratios, the school has not shown any meaningful improvement in its academic performance, suggesting that simply increasing funding or adjusting staffing levels may not be enough to address the underlying issues. A comprehensive, evidence-based approach is needed to support the success of Midfield High School's predominantly African American and economically disadvantaged student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

1600 High School Rd
Midfield, AL 35228-1699

(205) 923-2834

District: Midfield City

SchoolDigger Rank:
366^th of 378 Alabama High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,982

Feeder schools for Midfield High School:

Elementary:	Midfield Elementary School
Middle:	Rutledge School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 340

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.6%

Hispanic:

5.9%

Two or more races:

0.9%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 86.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Midfield High School ranks worse than 96.8% of high schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.93. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Midfield High School who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.6%), Hispanic (5.9%), two or more races (0.9%). (See more...)

Compare Details 86.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Midfield High School is 17. (See more...)

Compare Midfield High School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Midfield High School is $12,982.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Midfield High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Midfield High School 366^th of 378 Alabama public high schools. (See Midfield High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Midfield City:

SchoolDigger ranks Midfield City 134^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Midfield High School

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Rank History for all students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	18.93	331^st	357	7.3%
2005	28.09	307^th	359	14.5%
2006	25.79	318^th	357	10.9%
2007	28.33	303^rd	358	15.4%
2008	27.81	309^th	359	13.9%
2009	13.50	343^rd	357	3.9%
2010	11.01	352^nd	358	1.7%
2011	6.92	350^th	360	2.8%
2012	8.59	345^th	358	3.6%
2013	31.33	321^st	358	10.3%
2014	7.31	354^th	358	1.1%
2015	9.35	324^th	353	8.2%
2016	6.29	345^th	351	1.7%
2017	11.88	326^th	353	7.6%
2018	4.41	347^th	356	2.5%
2019	3.59	362^nd	366	1.1%
2021	8.94	357^th	371	3.8%
2022	6.74	365^th	367	0.5%
2023	9.07	360^th	371	3.0%
2024	9.93	366^th	378	3.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	32.03	96^th	160	40.0%
2019	25.98	138^th	171	19.3%
2021	43.07	105^th	196	46.4%
2024	17.89	176^th	198	11.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	18.16	282^nd	315	10.5%
2018	5.80	342^nd	349	2.0%
2019	5.27	350^th	358	2.2%
2021	9.02	355^th	361	1.7%
2022	10.14	353^rd	361	2.2%
2023	11.83	336^th	349	3.7%
2024	13.11	360^th	375	4.0%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	14.18	16^th	16	0.0%
2019	11.79	16^th	17	5.9%
2021	38.44	4^th	5	20.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	16.27	295^th	343	14.0%
2018	5.91	331^st	347	4.6%
2019	3.86	348^th	354	1.7%
2021	7.08	352^nd	359	1.9%
2022	6.21	361^st	367	1.6%
2023	8.37	348^th	358	2.8%
2024	11.15	342^nd	366	6.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	9.82	317^th	339	6.5%
2018	4.44	340^th	350	2.9%
2019	3.67	355^th	357	0.6%
2021	12.76	334^th	366	8.7%
2022	9.04	358^th	366	2.2%
2023	10.84	347^th	358	3.1%
2024	10.63	355^th	368	3.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Midfield High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	18.21	204^th	223	8.5%
2019	11.72	219^th	224	2.2%
2021	24.93	197^th	228	13.6%
2022	18.03	213^th	222	4.1%
2023	18.14	212^th	224	5.4%
2024	19.75	216^th	231	6.5%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Midfield High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	648	648
1989	400	224	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	629
1990	356	222	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	582
1991	326	266	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
1992	281	266	3	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	553
1993	232	269	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	503
1994	220	302	8	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1995	166	348	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1996	166	348	7	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1997	117	359	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	483
1998	114	413	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	530
1999	95	400	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	496
2000	76	321	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
2001	58	308	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	371
2002	34	312	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2003	34	312	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	349
2004	12	355	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	373
2005	12	394	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2006	10	413	1	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	426
2007	7	404	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	411
2008	4	447	3	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	456
2009	4	421	2	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	429
2010	4	450	1	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	456
2011	6	406	0	1	1	0	0	0	414
2012	5	432	0	0	0	0	1	0	438
2013	3	388	0	0	0	0	0	0	391
2014	3	362	0	0	0	0	0	0	365
2015	5	352	0	1	0	0	0	0	358
2016	4	356	2	2	0	0	0	0	364
2017	3	344	0	3	1	0	1	0	352
2018	2	324	0	4	3	0	4	0	337
2019	2	311	0	6	1	0	4	0	324
2020	2	290	0	9	0	0	2	0	303
2021	1	288	0	9	0	0	1	0	299
2022	1	322	0	12	0	0	1	0	336
2023	2	315	0	20	0	0	3	0	340

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Midfield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	648	35.2	18.4	0
1989	629	36.2	17.3	n/a
1990	582	35.2	16.5	0
1991	598	31.2	19.1	n/a
1992	553	31.2	17.7	n/a
1993	503	31.2	16.1	n/a
1994	530	32.8	16.2	n/a
1995	521	23.6	22.1	n/a
1996	521	23.6	22.1	n/a
1997	483	25.3	19.1	35.4
1998	530	28.4	18.7	31.9
1999	496	27.0	18.4	47.4
2000	399	26.5	15.1	39.1
2001	371	22.5	16.5	45.8
2002	349	24.2	14.4	54.2
2003	349	24.2	14.4	54.2
2004	373	22.4	16.7	61.1
2005	411	24.4	16.8	59.1
2006	426	25.0	17.0	55.4
2007	411	21.4	19.2	60.3
2008	456	24.9	18.3	61.6
2009	429	23.0	18.4	65
2010	456	20.0	22.8	69.5
2011	414	20.0	20.7	76.3
2012	438	20.0	21.9	78.8
2013	391	27.0	14.4	77.7
2014	365	27.0	13.5	86.8
2015	358	24.0	14.9	53.4
2016	364	21.0	17.3	57.7
2017	352	20.0	17.6	58.2
2018	337	19.5	17.2	86.6
2019	324	19.7	16.4	86.7
2020	303	22.0	13.7	86.5
2021	299	20.0	14.9	86.6
2022	336	15.5	21.6	86.6
2023	340	20.0	17.0	86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Midfield High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	648	35.2	18.4	0
1989	629	36.2	17.3	n/a
1990	582	35.2	16.5	0
1991	598	31.2	19.1	n/a
1992	553	31.2	17.7	n/a
1993	503	31.2	16.1	n/a
1994	530	32.8	16.2	n/a
1995	521	23.6	22.1	n/a
1996	521	23.6	22.1	n/a
1997	483	25.3	19.1	35.4
1998	530	28.4	18.7	31.9
1999	496	27.0	18.4	47.4
2000	399	26.5	15.1	39.1
2001	371	22.5	16.5	45.8
2002	349	24.2	14.4	54.2
2003	349	24.2	14.4	54.2
2004	373	22.4	16.7	61.1
2005	411	24.4	16.8	59.1
2006	426	25.0	17.0	55.4
2007	411	21.4	19.2	60.3
2008	456	24.9	18.3	61.6
2009	429	23.0	18.4	65
2010	456	20.0	22.8	69.5
2011	414	20.0	20.7	76.3
2012	438	20.0	21.9	78.8
2013	391	27.0	14.4	77.7
2014	365	27.0	13.5	86.8
2015	358	24.0	14.9	53.4
2016	364	21.0	17.3	57.7
2017	352	20.0	17.6	58.2
2018	337	19.5	17.2	86.6
2019	324	19.7	16.4	86.7
2020	303	22.0	13.7	86.5
2021	299	20.0	14.9	86.6
2022	336	15.5	21.6	86.6
2023	340	20.0	17.0	86.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Midfield High School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,936 (14.9%)	$11,042 (85.1%)	$12,982

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Midfield High School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 362^nd of 366 High schools	Ranks 360^th of 371 High schools	1.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Mathematics (Midfield High School)	6.7	0	6.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Midfield City)	6.7	0	6.7%
End of Course Mathematics (Alabama)	42.5	23.6	19%
End of Course Science (Midfield High School)	5.3	4	1.3%
End of Course Science (Midfield City)	5.3	4	1.3%
End of Course Science (Alabama)	42.6	31.7	10.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	324	340	4.9%
African American	311	315	1.3%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	20	233.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	2	2
Two or More Races	4	3	25%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	86.7%	86.8%	0%

Schools Near Midfield High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 11th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 11th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 11th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Midfield High School	Public	9-12	1600 High School Rd	Midfield	35228	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 923-2834	340	20	17.0	86.8%	2 (0.6%)	315 (92.6%)	20 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.9%)	9.9	366^th of 378 public high schools	3.2%		9.1	360^th of 371 public high schools	3.0%	6				1.3		6.5				5.4	$12,982	$1,936	$11,042
Midfield Area Vocational Department	Public	9-12	1600 High School Dr	Midfield	35228	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 923-2833	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Wenonah High School	Public	9-12	2800 Wilson Rd SW	Birmingham	35221	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1675	656	41	16.1	84.9%	6 (0.9%)	606 (92.4%)	36 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.2%)	7.8	373^rd of 378 public high schools	1.3%		8.5	364^th of 371 public high schools	1.9%	9				0.0		6.4				1.4	$13,629	$2,136	$11,490
Fairfield High Preparatory School	Public	9-12	610 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 785-5176	510	26	19.3	81.8%	2 (0.4%)	489 (95.9%)	16 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	9.8	367^th of 378 public high schools	2.9%		10.8	349^th of 371 public high schools	5.9%	18				2.6		7.8				2.7	$10,804	$1,870	$8,815
Fairfield Area Vocational School	Public	10-12	610 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	No	(205) 783-6850	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
New Horizon Alternative School	Public	7-12	1701 6th Ave N	Bessemer	35020	Jefferson County	Bessemer City	No	No	No	No	(205) 432-3036	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
JacksonOlin High School	Public	8-12	1300 Avenue F Ensley	Birmingham	35218	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-6431	784	39	20.1	90.6%	0 (0.0%)	713 (90.9%)	68 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	7.3	376^th of 378 public high schools	0.5%		8.8	363^rd of 371 public high schools	2.2%	13				0.0		4.1				1.5	$13,381	$1,886	$11,493
Magic City Acceptance Academy	Public, Charter	6-12	75 Bagby Dr	Birmingham	35209	Jefferson County	Magic City Acceptance Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(205) 961-3204	338	19	17.7	37.0%	213 (63.0%)	37 (10.9%)	75 (22.2%)	3 (0.9%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (2.7%)	78.6	60^th of 378 public high schools	84.1%		77.5	69^th of 371 public high schools	81.4%	9	29.4	19.1	5.1	24.0	28.8	38.0	63.6	50.0	53.6	57.1
Pleasant Grove High School	Public	7-12	100 Spartan Drive	Pleasant Grove	35127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5250	729	38	19.1	56.8%	29 (4.0%)	666 (91.4%)	20 (2.7%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	10.1	364^th of 378 public high schools	3.7%		13.9	335^th of 371 public high schools	9.7%	29		6.9	0.0	0.0	8.6	11.9		40.2	24.2	2.6	$9,862	$1,075	$8,762
Parker High School	Public	9-12	400 Abraham Woods Jr Blvd	Birmingham	35204	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-2370	826	36	22.9	89.7%	5 (0.6%)	702 (85.0%)	114 (13.8%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.2%)	17.3	315^th of 378 public high schools	16.7%		11.9	344^th of 371 public high schools	7.3%	29				5.2		10.4				12.3	$15,289	$3,009	$12,278

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