Middle Schools in Bessemer City

There is only one middle school located in Bessemer City, Alabama - Bessemer City Middle School. This school serves students in grades 6-8 and faces significant academic and socioeconomic challenges, performing well below the state average on key metrics.

Bessemer City Middle School has a predominantly African American student population (77.89%), with a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students (88.13% eligible for free or reduced-price lunch). The school's academic performance is concerning, with proficiency rates in mathematics, English language arts, and science that are substantially lower than the state averages. For example, only 2.59% of 6th graders, 3.61% of 7th graders, and 2.95% of 8th graders scored proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Alabama middle schools and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating it is among the lowest-performing schools in the state.

The data suggests that Bessemer City middle school students face significant challenges, with the lone middle school in the district struggling to provide a high-quality education. The school's low funding, high student-teacher ratio, and the socioeconomic disadvantages of its student population may contribute to its persistent academic underperformance. Targeted interventions and additional support are likely needed to improve educational outcomes for the students of Bessemer City Middle School.