Sparkman Ninth Grade School

Public, Alternative 9

 2680 Jeff Road
       Harvest, AL  35749


(256) 851-4560

District: Madison County

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,435 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.7 Help
Number of students:  651

Racial breakdown:

White:
46.5%
African American:
33.9%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  42.5% Help


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Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (46.5%), African American (33.9%), Hispanic (8.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Sparkman Ninth Grade School is 17.7. (See more...)
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Compare Sparkman Ninth Grade School employs 36.7 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sparkman Ninth Grade School is $8,435.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Sparkman Ninth Grade School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 28th of 134 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Enrollment information for Sparkman Ninth Grade School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 439 220 13 17 10 n/a n/a 14 713
2008 422 226 7 18 14 n/a n/a 0 687
2009 445 218 17 18 16 n/a n/a 0 714
2010 447 194 13 11 18 n/a n/a 8 691
2011 387 210 14 16 12 0 3 0 642
2012 393 218 16 23 22 0 7 0 679
2013 378 208 15 10 23 0 3 0 637
2014 426 200 14 25 26 3 1 0 695
2015 356 180 14 27 21 1 17 0 616
2016 365 199 16 26 23 2 15 0 646
2017 358 170 11 21 30 1 16 0 607
2018 321 184 10 23 27 3 10 0 578
2019 341 193 23 30 18 1 17 0 623
2020 309 194 14 52 16 3 23 0 611
2021 309 205 11 58 16 0 11 0 610
2022 329 218 12 57 22 2 28 0 668
2023 303 221 10 57 20 2 38 0 651

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sparkman Ninth Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 713 n/a n/a 25
2008 687 45.1 15.2 24.3
2009 714 43.0 16.4 25.5
2010 691 39.0 17.6 25.6
2011 642 39.4 16.2 29.1
2012 679 37.6 18.0 29.9
2013 637 37.2 17.1 28.7
2014 695 36.0 19.2 32.9
2015 616 36.0 17.1 34.3
2016 646 34.0 19.0 27.1
2017 607 33.8 17.9 31.3
2018 578 32.7 17.6 31.7
2019 623 28.7 21.7 32.9
2020 611 30.8 19.8 31.3
2021 610 31.8 19.1 28.2
2022 668 30.6 21.8 30.2
2023 651 36.7 17.7 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sparkman Ninth Grade School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 713 n/a n/a 25
2008 687 45.1 15.2 24.3
2009 714 43.0 16.4 25.5
2010 691 39.0 17.6 25.6
2011 642 39.4 16.2 29.1
2012 679 37.6 18.0 29.9
2013 637 37.2 17.1 28.7
2014 695 36.0 19.2 32.9
2015 616 36.0 17.1 34.3
2016 646 34.0 19.0 27.1
2017 607 33.8 17.9 31.3
2018 578 32.7 17.6 31.7
2019 623 28.7 21.7 32.9
2020 611 30.8 19.8 31.3
2021 610 31.8 19.1 28.2
2022 668 30.6 21.8 30.2
2023 651 36.7 17.7 42.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Sparkman Ninth Grade School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $905 (10.7%) $7,489 (88.8%) $8,435

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sparkman Ninth Grade School

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Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students623651
 4.5%
African American193221
 14.5%
American Indian1820
 11.1%
Asian2310
 56.5%
Hispanic3057
 90%
Pacific Islander12
 100%
White341303
 11.1%
Two or More Races1738
 123.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients32.9%42.5%
 9.6%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 651 students attended Sparkman Ninth Grade School.

Students at Sparkman Ninth Grade School are 47% White, 34% African American, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 3% American Indian, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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