For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public preschool serving 377 students in Midfield City School District. This district's average pre testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public pre schools in Alabama.
Public Preschool in Midfield City School District have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Alabama public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 17% (versus the 49% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public preschool average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
4 Schools
596 Schools
# Students
992 Students
285,320 Students
# Teachers
52 Teachers
17,073 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Midfield City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 82% has decreased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#144 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Graduation Rate
82%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.22
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
1%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
88%
30%
% White
1%
52%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $16,042 is higher than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has grown by 10% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,693 is higher than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$16 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$17 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$16,042
$12,875
Spending / Student
$16,693
$12,097
Best Midfield City School District Public Preschools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Midfield Elementary School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
416 Parkwood St
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Birmingham, AL 35228
(205) 923-7727
Gr: PK-4 | 377 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1
Recent Articles
When “Free Public School” Still Isn’t Free
Discover the hidden costs of public school in 2026, from supplies and fees to transportation, technology, and extracurricular expenses.
What a District Budget Cut Means for Your Child's School Experience
Learn how district budget cuts can affect class sizes, programs, staffing, transportation, and your child's daily school experience in 2026.
School Closure Risk: What Parents Should Check Before Moving
Learn how parents can assess school closure risk before buying or renting in a district, using enrollment, funding, and boundary data.
