Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Summary:

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is a public middle school in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, serving 306 students in grades 6-8. This exceptional school consistently outperforms the surrounding Jefferson County district and the state of Alabama in academic proficiency, ranking among the top middle schools in the state.

The school's academic excellence is particularly noteworthy given its diverse student population. Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks #1 in the state for African American and low-socioeconomic status students, and is in the top 5% for White and Hispanic students. This suggests the school is effectively addressing the needs of all its students and providing equitable educational opportunities. In contrast, nearby schools like Minor Middle School, Hueytown Middle School, and schools in the Birmingham City and Fairfield City districts generally have lower academic proficiency rates and lower statewide rankings.

While the school has seen an increase in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 31% to 47.39%, its track record of success with similar student populations suggests it is well-equipped to address these challenges. Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School's consistent high performance, equitable outcomes, and stark contrast to nearby schools make it a model of educational excellence in the state of Alabama.

Detail:

Public 6-8

805 7th Ave
Pleasant Grove, AL 35127-1601

(205) 379-5280

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,217

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 334

Racial breakdown:

White:

41.9%

African American:

41.0%

Hispanic:

13.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 44.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School ranks better than 99.5% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 11 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 98.74. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Jefferson County School District. Student population at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (41.9%), African American (41%), Hispanic (13.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 44.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is 16.7, which is the lowest among 11 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District! (See more...)

Compare Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School employs 20 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is $13,217, which is the highest among 11 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School 2^nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Male students:

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Hispanic students:

White students:

Jefferson County:

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

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Rank History for Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

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Rank History for all students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2019	99.56	1^st	437	99.8%
2021	88.21	30^th	440	93.2%
2022	99.48	1^st	432	99.8%
2023	97.80	6^th	437	98.6%
2024	98.74	2^nd	442	99.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.46	3^rd	349	99.1%
2018	98.63	4^th	396	99.0%
2019	99.92	1^st	396	99.7%
2021	84.50	20^th	415	95.2%
2022	99.90	1^st	421	99.8%
2023	98.94	1^st	410	99.8%
2024	99.60	1^st	437	99.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	95.97	10^th	380	97.4%
2018	94.77	14^th	392	96.4%
2019	98.60	2^nd	399	99.5%
2021	85.86	32^nd	415	92.3%
2022	98.91	1^st	423	99.8%
2023	97.28	6^th	417	98.6%
2024	97.95	2^nd	426	99.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	99.50	2^nd	380	99.5%
2018	98.81	6^th	397	98.5%
2019	99.79	1^st	399	99.7%
2021	89.45	27^th	418	93.5%
2022	99.52	1^st	427	99.8%
2023	97.68	7^th	419	98.3%
2024	98.68	2^nd	428	99.5%

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Rank History for African American students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.89	4^th	205	98.0%
2018	99.18	5^th	247	98.0%
2019	99.97	1^st	252	99.6%
2021	95.54	6^th	266	97.7%
2022	99.99	1^st	271	99.6%
2023	99.62	1^st	263	99.6%
2024	99.97	1^st	269	99.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	86.22	18^th	166	89.2%
2024	97.90	2^nd	164	98.8%

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Rank History for White students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	98.20	4^th	247	98.4%
2018	98.10	8^th	331	97.6%
2019	99.41	2^nd	343	99.4%
2021	87.60	28^th	369	92.4%
2022	99.44	1^st	376	99.7%
2023	97.26	7^th	370	98.1%
2024	97.79	4^th	373	98.9%

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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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2017	107	99	8	12	0	226
2018	148	111	5	16	2	282
2019	158	136	4	17	2	317
2020	176	140	3	19	5	343
2021	159	155	4	28	4	350
2022	125	144	2	22	7	300
2023	133	136	1	31	5	306
2024	140	137	2	44	11	334

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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	226	15.0	15.0	39.4
2018	282	17.5	16.1	32.3
2019	317	18.5	17.1	28.7
2020	343	19.5	17.5	33.2
2021	350	19.5	17.9	34.9
2022	300	19.0	15.7	31
2023	306	20.0	15.3	47.4
2024	334	20.0	16.7	44.3

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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2017	226	15.0	15.0	39.4
2018	282	17.5	16.1	32.3
2019	317	18.5	17.1	28.7
2020	343	19.5	17.5	33.2
2021	350	19.5	17.9	34.9
2022	300	19.0	15.7	31
2023	306	20.0	15.3	47.4
2024	334	20.0	16.7	44.3

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 Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$835 (6.3%)	$12,351 (93.4%)	$13,217

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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 1^st of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 6^th of 437 Middle schools	1.1%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School)	95.8	79.6	16.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	28.1	15.9	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School)	91.9	72.9	19%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	26.6	12.2	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School)	82.1	34	48.1%
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	317	306	3.5%
African American	136	136
American Indian	0	0
Asian	4	1	75%
Hispanic	17	31	82.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	158	133	15.8%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	28.7%	47.4%	18.7%

Schools Near Jefferson County International Baccalaureate 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
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School	Public	6-8	805 7th Ave	Pleasant Grove	35127	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-5280	334	20	16.7	44.3%	140 (41.9%)	137 (41.0%)	44 (13.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (3.3%)	98.7	2^nd of 442 public middle schools	99.5%		97.8	6^th of 437 public middle schools	98.6%	4		64.9	82.7	48.6	85.3		93.8	99.0	96.3	$13,217	$835	$12,351
Rutledge School	Public	5-8	1221 8th St	Midfield	35228	Jefferson County	Midfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 780-8647	314	17	19.0	92.0%	4 (1.3%)	279 (88.9%)	28 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	11.3	405^th of 442 public middle schools	8.4%		10.8	407^th of 437 public middle schools	6.9%	2	7.9	9.6	1.5	0.0	11.5	26.7	21.7	24.6	29.9	$13,639	$5,032	$8,603
Hueytown Middle School	Public	6-8	701 Sunrise Blvd	Hueytown	35023	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-5150	792	45	17.6	62.1%	193 (24.4%)	452 (57.1%)	137 (17.3%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.0%)	18.5	362^nd of 442 public middle schools	18.1%		26.3	336^th of 437 public middle schools	23.1%	26		11.3	4.1	5.3	23.8		33.5	28.5	32.8	$7,214	$940	$6,256
C J Donald Middle School	Public	6-8	715 Valley Rd	Fairfield	35064	Jefferson County	Fairfield City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 783-6823	314	13	24.1	84.7%	0 (0.0%)	296 (94.3%)	16 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	9.8	418^th of 442 public middle schools	5.4%					(n/a)		4.0	3.9	0.9	7.6		26.0	20.4	24.0	$11,750	$2,352	$9,279
Green Acres Middle School	Public	6-8	1220 67th Street West	Birmingham	35228	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1370	326	16	20.3	94.8%	4 (1.2%)	285 (87.4%)	33 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.2%)	13.9	383^rd of 442 public middle schools	13.3%		10.5	408^th of 437 public middle schools	6.6%	25		5.3	2.5	1.9	18.8		30.4	22.1	33.3	$14,583	$5,618	$8,963
Jones Valley Middle School	Public	6-8	2000 31st Street SW	Birmingham	35221	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-1040	447	23	19.4	92.6%	5 (1.1%)	393 (87.9%)	45 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	7.9	432^nd of 442 public middle schools	2.3%		7.8	425^th of 437 public middle schools	2.7%	7		2.2	0.7	1.3	9.3		14.1	24.4	14.7	$11,995	$2,095	$9,898
Bush Hills STEAM Academy	Public	6-8	900 16th Street West	Birmingham	35208	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-6370	402	20	20.1	91.5%	1 (0.2%)	372 (92.5%)	22 (5.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	8.5	429^th of 442 public middle schools	2.9%		11	405^th of 437 public middle schools	7.3%	24		1.6	1.6	0.7	8.8		22.2	23.8	17.8	$19,712	$1,930	$17,781
Minor Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Hillcrest Rd	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2550	687	38	18.0	87.8%	35 (5.1%)	567 (82.5%)	70 (10.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (2.2%)	13.4	387^th of 442 public middle schools	12.4%		12.4	391^st of 437 public middle schools	10.5%	4		3.6	1.7	6.0	17.5		26.6	26.5	28.8	$9,755	$2,820	$6,914
Wilkerson Middle School	Public	6-8	116 11th Ct W	Birmingham	35204	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-2740	425	17	25.0	88.5%	3 (0.7%)	351 (82.6%)	65 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.2%)	11.7	401^st of 442 public middle schools	9.3%		44.1	242^nd of 437 public middle schools	44.6%	159		4.7	0.8	3.3	12.0		22.5	24.8	32.4	$10,839	$1,819	$9,017
Bessemer City Middle School	Public	6-8	100 High School Drive	Bessemer	35022	Jefferson County	Bessemer City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 432-3601	648	31	20.9	88.3%	8 (1.2%)	485 (74.8%)	129 (19.9%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (3.7%)	8.7	425^th of 442 public middle schools	3.8%		9.9	411^th of 437 public middle schools	5.9%	14		0.8	2.9	2.2	8.2		26.5	17.2	17.1	$8,921	$1,718	$7,187

Frequently Asked Questions about Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

What is the racial makeup of Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?

Students at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School are 42% White, 41% African American, 13% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.

What district is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School in?

Jefferson County

Is Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School a good school?

Yes! Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is one of the best middle schools in the state. It ranks 2^nd of 442 Alabama middle schools.

How many students attend Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 334 students attended Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School.

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