Glenn Middle School in Birmingham, AL, was closed in 2015 and no longer enrolls students or employs teachers since that year.
Before closing, the school served grades 6 through 8 with enrollment peaking at 449 students in 2000 and declining thereafter.
The school's math proficiency declined sharply from 67% in 2012 to 9% in 2023, consistently remaining lower than the Alabama state average, which was 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency fell from 71% in 2012 to 22% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47% in the last reporting year.
In 2012, the school ranked #1301 in the state, declining slightly to #1318 by 2011, preceding its closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (10-11)
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30-34%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)53%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
4%
Black
(10-11)100%
35%
White
(10-11)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
83%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Birmingham City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Glenn Middle School?
203 students attend Glenn Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Glenn Middle School students are Black.
What grades does Glenn Middle School offer ?
Glenn Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Glenn Middle School part of?
Glenn Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
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