Summary:
Zip code 35501 in Jasper, Alabama, is served by two middle-level schools within the Jasper City district, together covering grades 4 through 8 and enrolling roughly 1,110 students.
For parents comparing options, Jasper Junior High School (grades 7-8) is the clear standout, holding a 4-star rating for three consecutive years and ranking in the 81st-85th percentile statewide. It outperforms state averages in every subject, with particularly strong ELA scores (69.64% in 7th grade and 67.07% in 8th grade vs. state averages of 55.25% and 58.53%) and 8th-grade science at 65.18% proficiency. Maddox Intermediate School (grades 4-6) shows solid but more variable performance, with ratings fluctuating between 3 and 4 stars. Its ELA results are consistently strong, but math proficiency dips sharply in 5th grade to just 35.68%—well below the state average and a 23-point drop from its own 4th-grade performance—before rebounding in 6th grade to 51.69%. Both schools serve similar demographics, with about half of students qualifying for free or reduced lunch, and both exceed the state average for chronic absenteeism (13.2% at Maddox, 15.4% at Jasper Junior High vs. 12.0% statewide).
Notably, Jasper Junior High School achieves its higher rankings while spending $1,880 less per student ($6,596 vs. $8,476 at Maddox), suggesting efficient resource use. The district’s overall strength in English Language Arts is a clear takeaway, with every grade level exceeding state averages by 8.5 to 14.4 points. However, the 5th-grade math anomaly at Maddox and elevated absenteeism at both schools represent the most obvious opportunities for targeted intervention. Despite economic challenges and attendance issues, both schools generally outperform state benchmarks, indicating effective instruction and leadership across the district.
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