For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 590 students in 35205, AL.
The top ranked public middle school in 35205, AL is Washington K8. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 35205 have an average math proficiency score of 7% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 35205, AL have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best 35205, AL Public Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Washington K8
(Math: 7% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
115 Fourth Avenue South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7740
Grades: PK-8
| 590 students
35205, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
1832 Center Way South
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Birmingham, AL 35205
(205) 231-7190
Grades: 7-9
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 35205, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in 35205, AL include Washington K8.
How many public middle schools are located in 35205?
1 public middle schools are located in 35205.
What is the racial composition of students in 35205?
35205 public middle schools minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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