D
Needs Improvement
48/100

Irondale Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 6200 Old Leeds Road, Irondale, AL 35210
Overall
D
48/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
2.8 grade levels below the U.S. average · 19th percentile in Alabama
Growth
C+
Students gain 0.84 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 43rd percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Alabama schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

48
Repit Score
out of 100
471
Students
enrolled
17.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$13K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%19/1002.8 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%43/100Students gain 0.84 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.05 in 2009–19; 34th percentile in Alabama (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 75% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Alabama schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −11 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Alabama. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency35% (−6 pts vs. state avg 41%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency2% (−18 pts vs. state avg 20%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Alabama state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%5%reading +4 pts, math -24 pts41st percentile (list)
Black32%3%reading +3 pts, math -3 pts51st percentile (list)
Hispanic27%3%reading -8 pts, math -10 pts20th percentile (list)
Low-income32%2%reading -2 pts, math -8 pts31st percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 6200 Old Leeds Road
City Irondale
ZIP Code 35210
District 0101920
NCES School ID 010192002117
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 35210

Understanding the community around Irondale Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $70,902
Per Capita Income $40,029
Poverty Rate 6.8%
Households Earning $100K+ 26.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 41.6%
High School or Higher 93.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $205,400
Median Rent $1,094
Owner-Occupied 72.0%
Renter-Occupied 28.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Irondale Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.9%
Female 50.1%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 52.2%
Hispanic/Latino 35.0%
White 9.6%
Two or More Races 2.8%
Asian 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 471
Teachers (FTE) 27.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Irondale Middle School?
Irondale Middle School has a Repit School Score of 48 out of 100, earning a grade of D. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Irondale Middle School?
Irondale Middle School has 471 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.4:1.
What grades does Irondale Middle School serve?
Irondale Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Irondale Middle School receive per student?
Irondale Middle School receives $13,148 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Irondale Middle School in 35210 ▼
Avg Home Value
$277,594
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,831
1-Year Change
+4.4%
% Renters
28.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026