Is North Jefferson Middle School a good school?

North Jefferson Middle School ranks 100 th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend North Jefferson Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 666 students attended North Jefferson Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of North Jefferson Middle School?

Students at North Jefferson Middle School are 83% White, 10% African American, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What high school do graduates of North Jefferson Middle School attend?

Students who attend North Jefferson Middle School usually go on to attend Mortimer Jordan High School

North Jefferson Middle School

Summary:

North Jefferson Middle School is a public middle school located in Kimberly, Alabama, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 666 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 97 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

North Jefferson Middle School consistently ranks in the top 50% of Alabama middle schools, with a ranking as high as 77 out of 438 schools in the 2013-2014 school year. The school's performance on state assessments is generally higher than the Jefferson County and Alabama averages across various subjects and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 62.38% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in English, compared to 40.83% in Jefferson County and 53.32% statewide. However, the school has a predominantly white student population, with 82.58% of students identifying as white in the 2022-2023 school year, which is lower than the percentage of African American (9.76%) and Hispanic (4.05%) students.

When comparing North Jefferson Middle School to the nearby schools, such as Minor Middle School and ClayChalkville Middle School, North Jefferson Middle School consistently outperforms them on state assessments and in overall statewide rankings. Additionally, North Jefferson Middle School has a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch compared to the nearby schools, which have higher rates of economic disadvantage. These differences suggest that North Jefferson Middle School may be serving a more affluent and academically-focused student population compared to the surrounding schools.

Detail:

Public 6-8

8350 WarriorKimberly Rd
Kimberly, AL 35091

(205) 379-4000

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
100^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,218

Students who attend North Jefferson Middle School usually attend:

High:

Mortimer Jordan High School

Feeder schools for North Jefferson Middle School:

Elementary:	Bryan Elementary School
	Warrior Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 23.7

Number of students: 666

Racial breakdown:

White:

82.6%

African American:

9.8%

Hispanic:

4.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details North Jefferson Middle School ranks better than 77.4% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 11 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.6%), African American (9.8%), Hispanic (4.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at North Jefferson Middle School is 23.7, which is the highest among 11 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District! (See more...)

Compare North Jefferson Middle School employs 28 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at North Jefferson Middle School is $8,218. 6 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

North Jefferson Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks North Jefferson Middle School 100^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See North Jefferson Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 97^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2005	62.70	126^th	415	69.6%
2006	54.18	176^th	409	57.0%
2007	69.11	108^th	412	73.8%
2008	65.05	125^th	417	70.0%
2009	74.84	71^st	425	83.3%
2010	82.88	45^th	435	89.7%
2011	86.75	24^th	435	94.5%
2012	81.80	43^rd	436	90.1%
2013	73.99	76^th	436	82.6%
2014	72.88	77^th	438	82.4%
2015	66.13	104^th	430	75.8%
2016	69.81	97^th	432	77.5%
2017	72.04	89^th	432	79.4%
2018	75.45	79^th	423	81.3%
2019	58.87	168^th	437	61.6%
2021	50.93	202^nd	440	54.1%
2022	59.79	142^nd	432	67.1%
2023	50.34	204^th	437	53.3%
2024	70.36	100^th	442	77.4%

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Rank History for Special Education students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	58.37	47^th	195	75.9%
2018	68.59	36^th	223	83.9%
2019	73.03	27^th	254	89.4%
2021	49.42	107^th	274	60.9%
2022	39.41	145^th	256	43.4%
2023	40.51	141^st	281	49.8%
2024	61.82	57^th	281	79.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	56.00	127^th	349	63.6%
2018	63.95	129^th	396	67.4%
2019	40.04	259^th	396	34.6%
2021	38.54	260^th	415	37.3%
2022	56.37	155^th	421	63.2%
2023	46.41	206^th	410	49.8%
2024	58.48	150^th	437	65.7%

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Rank History for Female students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	71.10	78^th	380	79.5%
2018	73.63	85^th	392	78.3%
2019	57.71	155^th	399	61.2%
2021	45.87	219^th	415	47.2%
2022	55.66	169^th	423	60.0%
2023	47.05	217^th	417	48.0%
2024	68.94	102^nd	426	76.1%

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Rank History for Male students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.12	100^th	380	73.7%
2018	73.59	80^th	397	79.8%
2019	56.98	162^nd	399	59.4%
2021	53.89	168^th	418	59.8%
2022	60.71	135^th	427	68.4%
2023	51.96	184^th	419	56.1%
2024	67.67	106^th	428	75.2%

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Rank History for African American students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	70.49	36^th	205	82.4%
2018	56.94	86^th	247	65.2%
2019	34.01	164^th	252	34.9%
2021	27.84	201^st	266	24.4%
2022	38.62	151^st	271	44.3%
2023	45.45	116^th	263	55.9%
2024	75.90	40^th	269	85.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	48.23	70^th	154	54.5%
2022	27.64	123^rd	157	21.7%
2024	43.62	76^th	164	53.7%

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Rank History for White students at North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	51.91	87^th	247	64.8%
2018	60.54	90^th	331	72.8%
2019	44.43	177^th	343	48.4%
2021	39.92	213^th	369	42.3%
2022	47.32	175^th	376	53.5%
2023	37.32	225^th	370	39.2%
2024	57.99	125^th	373	66.5%

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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 North Jefferson Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2005	587	43	2	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	634
2006	557	41	1	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	602
2007	563	44	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	1	613
2008	560	33	2	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	598
2009	579	37	2	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	620
2010	562	33	1	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	601
2011	573	33	1	8	1	0	0	0	616
2012	551	36	0	5	1	0	1	0	594
2013	543	50	1	4	1	0	6	0	605
2014	510	37	1	5	2	0	8	0	563
2015	543	29	2	7	2	0	4	0	587
2016	552	39	3	9	1	0	0	0	604
2017	550	30	3	12	3	1	0	0	599
2018	563	42	3	16	3	2	0	0	629
2019	539	50	2	22	4	3	0	0	620
2020	561	59	3	28	2	5	1	0	659
2021	535	59	3	26	6	5	2	0	636
2022	533	61	4	32	8	3	9	0	650
2023	550	65	3	27	7	2	12	0	666

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 North Jefferson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	634	36.0	17.6	27.9
2006	602	32.0	18.8	29.9
2007	613	35.0	17.5	33.2
2008	598	35.2	17.0	32.9
2009	620	33.7	18.2	29.8
2010	601	41.0	14.6	35.8
2011	616	41.8	14.7	34.6
2012	594	39.0	15.2	38.7
2013	605	39.0	15.5	36.7
2014	563	31.0	18.1	33.7
2015	587	31.0	18.9	30.5
2016	604	31.0	19.4	30
2017	599	31.0	19.3	34.4
2018	629	31.0	20.2	38.6
2019	620	32.0	19.3	38.2
2020	659	33.0	19.9	41
2021	636	29.0	21.9	42.5
2022	650	33.0	19.6	28.9
2023	666	28.0	23.7	52.3

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 North Jefferson Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2005	634	36.0	17.6	27.9
2006	602	32.0	18.8	29.9
2007	613	35.0	17.5	33.2
2008	598	35.2	17.0	32.9
2009	620	33.7	18.2	29.8
2010	601	41.0	14.6	35.8
2011	616	41.8	14.7	34.6
2012	594	39.0	15.2	38.7
2013	605	39.0	15.5	36.7
2014	563	31.0	18.1	33.7
2015	587	31.0	18.9	30.5
2016	604	31.0	19.4	30
2017	599	31.0	19.3	34.4
2018	629	31.0	20.2	38.6
2019	620	32.0	19.3	38.2
2020	659	33.0	19.9	41
2021	636	29.0	21.9	42.5
2022	650	33.0	19.6	28.9
2023	666	28.0	23.7	52.3

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 North Jefferson Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,019 (12.4%)	$7,178 (87.3%)	$8,218

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on North Jefferson Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 168^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 204^th of 437 Middle schools	8.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (North Jefferson Middle School)	46.7	32.3	14.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	28.1	15.9	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (North Jefferson Middle School)	35	22.3	12.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	26.6	12.2	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (North Jefferson Middle School)	50.8	7.7	43.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	27.4	9.2	18.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	620	666	7.4%
African American	50	65	30%
American Indian	4	7	75%
Asian	2	3	50%
Hispanic	22	27	22.7%
Pacific Islander	3	2	33.3%
White	539	550	2%
Two or More Races	0	12
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	38.2%	52.3%	14%

Schools Near North Jefferson Middle 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 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
North Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	8350 WarriorKimberly Rd	Kimberly	35091	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-4000	666	28	23.7	52.3%	550 (82.6%)	65 (9.8%)	27 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.8%)	70.4	100^th of 442 public middle schools	77.4%		50.3	204^th of 437 public middle schools	53.3%	104		42.5	28.6	19.8	43.6		62.4	65.1	58.8	$8,218	$1,019	$7,178
Corner Middle School	Public	5-8	10005 Corner School Road	Warrior	35180	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3230	439	21	20.9	52.6%	411 (93.6%)	8 (1.8%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	55.9	172^nd of 442 public middle schools	61.1%		67.7	113^th of 437 public middle schools	74.1%	59	22.2	14.0	24.7	6.3	49.6	70.1	48.3	65.0	64.9	$8,519	$1,000	$7,496
Hayden Middle School	Public	5-7	310 Second Avenue	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 647-3083	550	25	22.4	44.2%	521 (94.7%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	75.9	79^th of 442 public middle schools	82.1%		76.8	72^nd of 437 public middle schools	83.5%	7	38.7	41.1	33.3			56.3	62.3	61.8		$7,757	$1,449	$6,291
Rudd Middle School	Public	6-8	4526 Rudd School Rd	Pinson	35126	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-5309	667	37	18.0	61.3%	108 (16.2%)	351 (52.6%)	196 (29.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	22.7	349^th of 442 public middle schools	21.0%		19.2	360^th of 437 public middle schools	17.6%	11		10.0	11.5	5.4	22.2		36.2	34.5	37.5	$8,337	$1,284	$7,033
Bragg Middle School	Public	6-8	840 Hazels Way	Gardendale	35071	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-2600	746	37	20.1	52.8%	452 (60.6%)	220 (29.5%)	51 (6.8%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	65.4	122^nd of 442 public middle schools	72.4%		67.6	115^th of 437 public middle schools	73.7%	7		20.2	20.4	37.9	56.8		55.8	53.0	64.0	$7,868	$1,083	$6,764
Erwin Middle School	Public	6-8	532 23rd Avenue NW	Center Point	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3430	617	30	20.5	93.7%	4 (0.6%)	562 (91.1%)	38 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	9.4	422^nd of 442 public middle schools	4.5%		12.4	390^th of 437 public middle schools	10.8%	32		1.7	1.0	3.6	9.8		23.9	23.6	19.5	$10,618	$3,193	$7,403
Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	1124 Five Mile Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5675	426	17	25.0	89.7%	2 (0.5%)	366 (85.9%)	50 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	7.1	436^th of 442 public middle schools	1.4%		7.1	427^th of 437 public middle schools	2.3%	9		1.0	1.0	0.9	3.6		20.6	14.6	19.4	$8,907	$1,501	$7,404
ClayChalkville Middle School	Public	6-8	6700 TrussvilleClay Rd	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3100	1,032	56	18.4	64.1%	105 (10.2%)	820 (79.5%)	80 (7.8%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.8%)	15	377^th of 442 public middle schools	14.7%		16.5	372^nd of 437 public middle schools	14.9%	5		6.9	6.8	3.6	15.6		28.7	30.6	28.7	$8,115	$1,388	$6,712
Huffman Middle School	Public	6-8	517 Huffman Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5370	399	19	21.0	77.9%	2 (0.5%)	354 (88.7%)	34 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	11.9	400^th of 442 public middle schools	9.5%		12.4	392^nd of 437 public middle schools	10.3%	8		3.3	2.7	4.7	14.0		11.8	23.5	33.1	$10,777	$2,147	$8,628
Sumiton Middle School	Public	5-8	275 1st St N	Sumiton	35148	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 648-2390	452	24	18.8	75.9%	370 (81.9%)	56 (12.4%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	27.4	328^th of 442 public middle schools	25.8%		37.8	276^th of 437 public middle schools	36.8%	52	24.6	18.6	6.5	6.3	35.9	47.6	38.5	29.5	39.8	$9,267	$2,283	$6,980

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