Serving 1,030 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Midtown Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 1,030 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Midtown Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Midtown Elementary School's student population of 1,030 students has grown by 142% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 144% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,030 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Midtown Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Midtown Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#73 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
1%
Hispanic
10%
11%
Black
23%
32%
White
53%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Midtown Elementary School's ranking?
Midtown Elementary School is ranked #73 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Midtown Elementary School often compared to?
Midtown Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Heritage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 77% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Midtown Elementary School?
1,030 students attend Midtown Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Midtown Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Midtown Elementary School?
Midtown Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Midtown Elementary School offer ?
Midtown Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Midtown Elementary School part of?
Midtown Elementary School is part of Madison City School District.
School Reviews
5 2/2/2021
West Madison is an awesome school with an amazing set of teachers, support staff members, and administrators! I hope as West Madison transitions to the new MidTown building they will keep their close family feel despite its growing size.
5 2/26/2018
I love West Madison and their principal. She and all the teachers are amazing. I really hope they do not close the school.
1 10/14/2017
The principal has her own agenda, the standard spin is: admit to nothing; do not acknowledge anything that is remotely negative. Leadership is the keeper of the truth and everyone else's truth is just a "perception."
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