Serving 358 students in grades 6-8, Southview Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 21% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 43%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 28% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
358 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)21%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(15-16)28%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Asian
(15-16)n/a
1%
Hispanic
(15-16)3%
7%
Black
(15-16)97%
33%
White
(15-16)n/a
56%
Hawaiian
(15-16)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(15-16)n/a
2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 43% AL state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average).
How many students attend Southview Middle School?
358 students attend Southview Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Southview Middle School students are Black, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southview Middle School?
Southview Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Southview Middle School offer ?
Southview Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Southview Middle School part of?
Southview Middle School is part of Tuscaloosa City School District.
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