The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 50-54% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 85%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students (10-11)
246 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
23 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50-54%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)2%
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)9%
4%
Black
(10-11)n/a
35%
White
(10-11)89%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
81%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
4%
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?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Farmstead Junior High School?
246 students attend Farmstead Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Farmstead Junior High School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Farmstead Junior High School offer ?
Farmstead Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Farmstead Junior High School part of?
Farmstead Junior High School is part of Walker County School District.
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