School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (07-08)
553 students
Total Classroom Teachers (06-07)
29 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(07-08)1%
1%
Asian
(07-08)1%
1%
Hispanic
(07-08)6%
4%
Black
(07-08)67%
36%
White
(07-08)25%
58%
Hawaiian
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(07-08)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (06-07)
43%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (06-07)
9%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Gresham Middle School?
553 students attend Gresham Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Gresham Middle School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Gresham Middle School offer ?
Gresham Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Gresham Middle School part of?
Gresham Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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