Serving 273 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Sipsey Junior High 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 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 19% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
273 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)20-24%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)15-19%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
13%
32%
White
81%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Sipsey Junior High School?
273 students attend Sipsey Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Sipsey Junior High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sipsey Junior High School?
Sipsey Junior High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Sipsey Junior High School offer ?
Sipsey Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Sipsey Junior High School part of?
Sipsey Junior High School is part of Walker County School District.
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