Banks School
Banks, AL · Middle School · Grades -1-8
Performance Overview
About This School
Banks School is a middle school located in Banks, Alabama. The school serves 351 students in grades -1-8.
With a DataScore of 48/100 (D), Banks School performs below the state average for Alabama. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.
68% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Banks School has a DataScore of 48/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Banks School has 351 students enrolled in grades -1-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
Yes, Banks School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +12, showing meaningful academic improvement.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Banks School is part of the Pike County in Banks, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.