Jones Valley Middle School vs Midfield Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Valley Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
465 students
Midfield Elementary School
Midfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
377 students
| Measure | Jones Valley Middle School Birmingham, Alabama | Midfield Elementary School Midfield, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 7 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #263 of 263 | #677 of 699 |
| National rank | #15277 of 15,369 | #48022 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 465 | 377 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 377 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.8% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.1 | 20.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 22% |
| city | Birmingham | Midfield |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Midfield Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (14.2 vs 6.6).
- •Midfield Elementary School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 4%).
- •Midfield Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Midfield Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.7% vs 85.8%).
- •Midfield Elementary School does better on students per teacher (20.9 vs 22.1).
- •Jones Valley Middle School is the larger school with 465 students compared with 377.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Jones Valley Middle School better than Midfield Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Midfield Elementary School ranks higher (14.2 vs 6.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Jones Valley Middle School and Midfield Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Midfield in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Valley Middle School: 465. Midfield Elementary School: 377. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Valley Middle School and Midfield Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Jones Valley Middle School is 263rd of 263 and Midfield Elementary School is 677th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).