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Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

805 7th Ave, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127Jefferson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 06–08Non-Charter
306
Students
Total enrolled
$13,148
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 8% vs nat'l
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 306 students in grades 06–08 in Pleasant Grove, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,148 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
15.3 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is near the national average of 15.4:1.
About This School

Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School is a mid-sized middle in Pleasant Grove, Alabama, serving grades 06–08 with 306 students. The district invests $13,148 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 47% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Jefferson County International Baccalaureate School

306
Total Students
15.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
47%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (06–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution134 male · 172 female
44%
56%
Male 44%Female 56%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility47%
National avg 52% · 145 students
Student Composition
43%
10%
44%
White43%
Hispanic / Latino10%
Black44%
Multiracial2%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010192002421

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,148Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,148
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,785
Student Support$2,498
Administration$1,578
Operations$1,972
Other$1,315
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,148 spent per student, an estimated $5,825 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
54%
28%
State government
54.2%
Local (property tax)
28.2%
Federal programs
17.6%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Fultondale Elementary SchoolChalkville Elementary SchoolPinson Elementary SchoolBryant Park Elementary
+7 more
↓
Middle
ClayChalkville Middle SchoolMcAdory Middle SchoolHueytown Middle SchoolBragg Middle School
+3 more
↓
High School
ClayChalkville High SchoolHueytown High SchoolShades Valley High SchoolMcAdory High School
+8 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location—
CountyJefferson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJefferson County →
Phone: (205)379-5280
NCES ID: 010192002421
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Pleasant Grove seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Jefferson County
High
ClayChalkville High School
1,361 students · 09–12
● 41 opp56% FRL
High
Hueytown High School
1,210 students · 09–12
● 40 opp79% FRL
High
Shades Valley High School
1,200 students · 09–12
● 42 opp68% FRL
High
McAdory High School
1,162 students · 09–12
73% FRL
High
Gardendale High School
1,047 students · 09–12
● 42 opp48% FRL
Mid
ClayChalkville Middle School
1,032 students · 06–08
64% FRL
High
Pinson Valley High School
1,029 students · 09–12
● 41 opp81% FRL
Elem
Fultondale Elementary School
982 students · PK–06
49% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
805 7th Ave, Pleasant Grove, AL 35127
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.