Is Bankhead Middle School a good school?

Bankhead Middle School ranks 123 rd of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Bankhead Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 301 students attended Bankhead Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Bankhead Middle School?

Students at Bankhead Middle School are 90% White, 8% African American, 2% Two or more races.

Bankhead Middle School

Summary:

Bankhead Middle School is a public middle school located in Cordova, Alabama, serving 301 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Bankhead Middle School stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with proficiency rates that often exceed the Walker County and Alabama state averages in both Mathematics and English Language Arts. For example, in 2023-2024, Bankhead's 8th-grade Math proficiency rate was 36.51%, compared to 15.75% for Walker County and 22.06% for the state. The school also ranks 15 out of 274 Alabama middle schools for its special education student performance, earning a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. However, Bankhead has a significantly higher percentage of white students (89.7%) compared to nearby schools like Sumiton Middle School (81.86% white) and Minor Middle School (8.79% white), suggesting it may not be as representative of the broader racial diversity in the region.

Another notable aspect of Bankhead Middle School is its lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (56.81% in 2022-2023) compared to nearby schools like Curry Middle School (68.25%) and Sumiton Middle School (75.88%), indicating that the school may serve a more affluent student population. This could contribute to the school's strong academic performance, as socioeconomic status is often correlated with educational outcomes. The school's success could provide opportunities for collaboration and knowledge-sharing with other schools in the Walker County district to help improve educational outcomes across the region.

Detail:

Public 5-8

110 School Rd
Cordova, AL 35550-1198

(205) 483-7245

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
123^rd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,419

Feeder schools for Bankhead Middle School:

Elementary:

Cordova Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 301

Racial breakdown:

White:

89.7%

African American:

7.6%

Two or more races:

2.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 56.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Bankhead Middle School ranks better than 72.2% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 3 ranked middle schools in the Walker County School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.38. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Bankhead Middle School has the smallest middle school student body size in the Walker County School District. Racial makeup is: White (89.7%), African American (7.6%), two or more races (2.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 56.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bankhead Middle School is 16.7, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Walker County School District! (See more...)

Compare Bankhead Middle School employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bankhead Middle School is $9,419, which is the highest among 3 middle schools in the Walker County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bankhead Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Bankhead Middle School 123^rd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Bankhead Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 56^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Bankhead Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Bankhead Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	61.41	139^th	407	65.8%
2005	67.80	93^rd	415	77.6%
2006	79.99	48^th	409	88.3%
2007	68.29	113^th	412	72.6%
2008	74.56	70^th	417	83.2%
2009	67.88	111^th	425	73.9%
2010	62.79	157^th	435	63.9%
2011	56.30	199^th	435	54.3%
2012	71.51	102^nd	436	76.6%
2013	74.77	72^nd	436	83.5%
2014	68.02	105^th	438	76.0%
2015	52.22	187^th	430	56.5%
2016	69.22	100^th	432	76.9%
2017	64.99	128^th	432	70.4%
2018	49.48	217^th	423	48.7%
2019	58.94	166^th	437	62.0%
2021	64.06	122^nd	440	72.3%
2022	71.22	92^nd	432	78.7%
2023	69.12	107^th	437	75.5%
2024	65.38	123^rd	442	72.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Bankhead Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	82.60	15^th	274	94.5%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bankhead Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	57.46	122^nd	349	65.0%
2018	53.13	186^th	396	53.0%
2019	62.28	128^th	396	67.7%
2021	67.05	100^th	415	75.9%
2022	76.28	47^th	421	88.8%
2023	58.39	135^th	410	67.1%
2024	63.91	119^th	437	72.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Bankhead Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	68.25	87^th	380	77.1%
2018	42.73	236^th	392	39.8%
2019	49.46	212^th	399	46.9%
2021	61.59	130^th	415	68.7%
2022	71.18	85^th	423	79.9%
2023	67.12	104^th	417	75.1%
2024	54.72	175^th	426	58.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Bankhead Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	58.84	131^st	380	65.5%
2018	54.83	171^st	397	56.9%
2019	65.52	112^th	399	71.9%
2021	63.19	117^th	418	72.0%
2022	67.56	103^rd	427	75.9%
2023	66.77	105^th	419	74.9%
2024	68.42	102^nd	428	76.2%

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Rank History for White students at Bankhead Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	25.87	267^th	331	19.3%
2019	40.99	197^th	343	42.6%
2021	50.51	154^th	369	58.3%
2022	58.86	125^th	376	66.8%
2023	54.42	136^th	370	63.2%
2024	52.87	151^st	373	59.5%

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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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by a parent
Thursday, September 22, 2022

A place where the teachers care about their students. They find students' interests and strengths and use that to teach academics. We love being a Bankhead Blue Devil. Close Quote

by a teacher
Thursday, January 25, 2018

Bankhead is a great place to work and learn! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Bankhead Middle 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	353	353
1989	332	31	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	363
1990	335	30	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	365
1991	357	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	384
1992	324	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	351
1993	322	24	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	346
1994	290	16	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
1995	259	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1996	259	27	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	286
1997	250	19	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1998	254	24	0	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	279
1999	259	28	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	288
2000	269	30	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2001	267	23	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	292
2002	258	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2003	258	29	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	287
2004	264	27	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	294
2005	256	24	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2006	266	22	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	290
2007	261	20	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
2008	260	20	1	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	282
2009	277	23	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	302
2010	275	25	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	301
2011	273	26	0	1	0	0	0	0	300
2012	281	22	0	0	0	0	1	0	304
2013	280	21	0	2	0	0	0	0	303
2014	288	18	0	2	0	0	2	0	310
2015	329	19	0	5	0	0	2	0	355
2016	298	17	0	2	0	0	3	0	320
2017	302	20	0	2	0	0	5	0	329
2018	284	19	0	3	0	0	6	0	312
2019	270	21	0	1	0	0	8	0	300
2020	285	21	0	2	0	0	5	0	313
2021	294	24	0	0	0	0	4	0	322
2022	286	27	0	0	0	0	7	0	320
2023	270	23	0	1	0	0	7	0	301

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 Bankhead Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	353	19.0	18.5	0
1989	363	17.0	21.3	n/a
1990	365	18.0	20.2	0
1991	384	18.0	21.3	n/a
1992	351	15.0	23.4	n/a
1993	346	16.0	21.6	n/a
1994	306	21.7	14.1	n/a
1995	286	19.6	14.6	n/a
1996	286	19.6	14.6	n/a
1997	269	19.4	13.9	43.5
1998	279	17.5	15.9	45.9
1999	288	17.7	16.3	51.4
2000	300	18.0	16.7	54.3
2001	292	18.0	16.2	52.4
2002	287	16.5	17.4	58.5
2003	287	16.5	17.4	58.5
2004	294	17.0	17.3	60.2
2005	282	18.0	15.7	57.4
2006	290	17.0	17.1	53.4
2007	283	16.0	17.7	56.2
2008	282	16.0	17.6	62.4
2009	302	16.8	17.8	59.6
2010	301	20.0	15.0	62.5
2011	300	20.0	15.0	63.3
2012	304	17.0	17.8	61.8
2013	303	18.0	16.8	63.4
2014	310	14.3	21.6	60
2015	355	15.0	23.6	66.5
2016	320	15.0	21.3	57.5
2017	329	15.0	21.9	60.8
2018	312	14.0	22.2	62.8
2019	300	15.0	20.0	57.7
2020	313	16.0	19.5	59.4
2021	322	18.0	17.8	42.5
2022	320	18.0	17.7	44.7
2023	301	18.0	16.7	56.8

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 Bankhead Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	353	19.0	18.5	0
1989	363	17.0	21.3	n/a
1990	365	18.0	20.2	0
1991	384	18.0	21.3	n/a
1992	351	15.0	23.4	n/a
1993	346	16.0	21.6	n/a
1994	306	21.7	14.1	n/a
1995	286	19.6	14.6	n/a
1996	286	19.6	14.6	n/a
1997	269	19.4	13.9	43.5
1998	279	17.5	15.9	45.9
1999	288	17.7	16.3	51.4
2000	300	18.0	16.7	54.3
2001	292	18.0	16.2	52.4
2002	287	16.5	17.4	58.5
2003	287	16.5	17.4	58.5
2004	294	17.0	17.3	60.2
2005	282	18.0	15.7	57.4
2006	290	17.0	17.1	53.4
2007	283	16.0	17.7	56.2
2008	282	16.0	17.6	62.4
2009	302	16.8	17.8	59.6
2010	301	20.0	15.0	62.5
2011	300	20.0	15.0	63.3
2012	304	17.0	17.8	61.8
2013	303	18.0	16.8	63.4
2014	310	14.3	21.6	60
2015	355	15.0	23.6	66.5
2016	320	15.0	21.3	57.5
2017	329	15.0	21.9	60.8
2018	312	14.0	22.2	62.8
2019	300	15.0	20.0	57.7
2020	313	16.0	19.5	59.4
2021	322	18.0	17.8	42.5
2022	320	18.0	17.7	44.7
2023	301	18.0	16.7	56.8

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 Bankhead Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,470 (15.6%)	$7,946 (84.4%)	$9,419

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Bankhead Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 166^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 107^th of 437 Middle schools	13.5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Bankhead Middle School)	63.3	36.4	27%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	39.9	22	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Bankhead Middle School)	54.4	42.4	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	43.2	23.5	19.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bankhead Middle School)	44.7	26.8	18%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	35.4	13	22.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bankhead Middle School)	37.7	22.4	15.3%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	37.6	17.4	20.2%
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	300	301	0.3%
African American	21	23	9.5%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	1	1
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	270	270
Two or More Races	8	7	12.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	57.7%	56.8%	0.9%

Schools Near Bankhead 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 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th 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
Bankhead Middle School	Public	5-8	110 School Rd	Cordova	35550	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-7245	301	18	16.7	56.8%	270 (89.7%)	23 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	65.4	123^rd of 442 public middle schools	72.2%		69.1	107^th of 437 public middle schools	75.5%	16		29.3	34.5	17.4	36.5		52.4		69.0	60.3	40.6	66.7	$9,419	$1,470	$7,946
Jasper Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	No	(205) 221-9277	419	25	16.7	60.4%	253 (60.4%)	78 (18.6%)	76 (18.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	79.3	67^th of 442 public middle schools	84.8%		73.3	87^th of 437 public middle schools	80.1%	20				39.2	31.6		48.8				62.0	61.0	$6,596	$232	$6,365
Maddox Intermediate School	Public	4-6	201 Panther Trail	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-3230	636	32	19.7	61.0%	422 (66.4%)	83 (13.1%)	104 (16.4%)	8 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (3.0%)								(n/a)	54.9	46.8	51.9			60.5		74.4	77.0	67.7			$8,476	$1,703	$6,774
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
Curry Middle School	Public	5-8	115 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-3441	359	21	17.0	68.2%	332 (92.5%)	5 (1.4%)	14 (3.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.2%)	41	263^rd of 442 public middle schools	40.5%		49	215^th of 437 public middle schools	50.8%	48		29.5	14.9	17.0	19.2		21.9		68.4	51.7	59.0	35.6	$8,584	$712	$7,868
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
Minor Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Hillcrest Rd	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2550	728	40	18.2	87.8%	64 (8.8%)	584 (80.2%)	66 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	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

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