Albertville Intermediate School ranked in the bottom 50% in Alabama in 2023, with its state rank declining from #794 in 2022 to #822 in 2023.
Math proficiency fell to 19% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, marking a decline from 41% in 2019; reading proficiency was 36%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment comprised approximately 69% of the student body in 2023, with total enrollment rising from 748 students in 2015 to 874 students in 2023.
The school serves grades 5–6 with an enrollment of 838 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 20:1 in 2023.
- Albertville Intermediate School’s long-term story is a decline in state standing, paired with weaker math and reading performance over time. The school’s 843 students in grades 5-6 have remained in a relatively large, stable setting with a 1:20 student-teacher ratio, so the ranking slide stands out as the clearest warning sign for parents.
- Enrollment has grown substantially over the long term and now sits at 843 students, while the community mix has become much more diverse and free lunch eligibility has been volatile, reaching 68% by 2025.
- The school’s overall state rank has trended downward over the past decade and more, with uneven movement rather than a clean recovery. It is now around the top half statewide, compared with a much stronger position earlier in the period, reflecting a meaningful drop in percentile.
- Math proficiency is 20%, lower than the state average, and reading and language arts proficiency is also below the state average; both have followed lower, mostly flat trends after earlier sharp declines. Math fell from the 80s to around 20% over the last several years, while reading never returned to its earlier high level after the break in performance.
- Albertville Intermediate School serves grades 5-6 with 843 students and a 1:20 student-teacher ratio, making it a mid-sized Albertville public school.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 843 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 68%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Albertville area, with most students within a 5-10 minute drive (averaging 2.7 mi., furthest at 4.8 mi.).
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Albertville Intermediate School's student population of 843 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
843 students
Total students rose strongly overall across 1989-2025, with a sharp shift after 2003 and steady growth through 2022 before easing modestly in 2023-2025. Enrollment is still well above its earlier baseline and has largely stabilized at a higher level.
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1989-2025) rose overall, with a sharp jump in 2004 and steady growth again from 2013 to 2025. After holding in the low 30s for much of the 2000s, the school has grown to its highest teacher count in the record.
Year Founded
1950
Colors
Crimson and Gold
Campus Size
25 acres
School Motto
Knowledge is Power
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Albertville Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Albertville Intermediate School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#822 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Overall School Rank Trends Over Years shows a long-term decline from 2012 to 2023, with a sharp drop from 2012 to 2016 and only partial, uneven recovery before slipping again after 2021.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
30%
Math proficiency comparison over years shows a sharp drop from 2012 to 2014, then a long period of lower, mostly steady performance through 2023. The school’s math results fell from the 80s to around 20% by 2021–2023, with no real recovery after the break.
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%
Reading and Language Arts Proficiency at Albertville Intermediate School shows a sharp break after 2013, then a lower, mostly flat pattern through 2022. Scores fell notably from 2013 to 2017 and only partly recovered afterward, never returning to the earlier high level.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1989-2025) rose from a low around 2000-2001, then climbed and leveled off at a higher ratio after 2015. The school’s ratio moved from the mid-teens in the early 2000s to about 20:1-24:1 since 2015, with no clear recovery back to earlier levels.
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
59%
12%
Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1997-2024) shows a long-term rise for Albertville Intermediate School, climbing steadily from the late 1990s to 2024. Growth was especially strong from the early 2000s through 2024, while state and district percentages also rose over time.
Black
5%
31%
Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years stayed very low and mostly flat from 1992 to 2024, with a brief step-up since 2023. The school hovered around 1% to 4% for most of the timeline, then moved to 6% in 2023–2024.
White
32%
50%
White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years fell sharply from 1992 to 2024, with the biggest drop after 2015 and continued declines through 2024. It went from a very high share in the 1990s to a much lower level by 2024, then leveled off only briefly before slipping again.
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score Comparison Over Years for Albertville Intermediate School rose steadily from 1989 to 2020 and then leveled off near the mid-0.5s through 2025. The sharpest change was the long climb from very low diversity in the 1990s and early 2000s, followed by stability since 2014.
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
53%
Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years at Albertville Intermediate School shows a volatile, disrupted pattern from 1998-2025, with a sharp jump in 2020-2023, a big drop in 2021-2022, and another rise to 68% by 2025. The state series is present, but the district series is incomplete, so the main story is the school’s sharp swings rather than a steady long-term trend.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagles
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Albertville Intermediate School's ranking?
Albertville Intermediate School is ranked #822 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Albertville Intermediate School often compared to?
Albertville Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Albertville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Albertville Intermediate School?
843 students attend Albertville Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Albertville Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are White, 5% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Albertville Intermediate School?
Albertville Intermediate School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Albertville Intermediate School offer ?
Albertville Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Albertville Intermediate School part of?
Albertville Intermediate School is part of Albertville City School District.
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