Capitol Heights Middle School in Montgomery, AL serves grades 6–8 with 619 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 21:1, classifying it as a midsize Union County NJ high school equivalent in scale.
The school ranks in the bottom 50% statewide (#1265 in 2023) and has shown minor fluctuations in ranking since 2012 without significant improvement.
Math proficiency was 1% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, reading proficiency was 15%, lower than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 8%, lower than the state average of 38%, reflecting consistent underperformance in core subjects.
Enrollment has declined from 855 students in 1999 to 619 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose sharply from 42% in 1999 to 94% in 2023, indicating significant socioeconomic shifts and a predominantly minority student body (98%).
Graduation rates are favorable at 95% in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%, despite challenges in academic proficiency.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 593 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤1% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Capitol Heights Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Capitol Heights Middle School's student population of 593 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
593 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Rankings
Capitol Heights Middle 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 Capitol Heights Middle School is 0.51, 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
#1265 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤1%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
36%
12%
Black
60%
31%
White
2%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Capitol Heights Middle School's ranking?
Capitol Heights Middle School is ranked #1265 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤1% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 15% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Capitol Heights Middle School?
593 students attend Capitol Heights Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Capitol Heights Middle School students are Black, 36% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Capitol Heights Middle School?
Capitol Heights Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Capitol Heights Middle School offer ?
Capitol Heights Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Capitol Heights Middle School part of?
Capitol Heights Middle School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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