Sipsey Valley Middle School

Sipsey Valley Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 5-8
15817 Romulus Rd,  Buhl, AL
Tuscaloosa County Schools
2.6
3.8
556 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Billy Frank Kelly
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Math Proficiency
19%
Reading Proficiency
46%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C+
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
46%
Math Proficiency
19%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers
27
Full Time Teachers
27
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%

GreatSchools Rating

5
Test Scores
3
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
26.4%
State Average
27.8%
Science
10.8%
State Average
21.8%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
551:1

Student Diversity

Female
54%
Male
46%
White
72.8%
Black
17.3%
Hispanic
7.7%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
2.6 8 Reviews
3.0 NicheUser
6/3/2015
The sports teams were mediocre at best, we might have won one game per year. The physical education was boring and generally lacked variety; some days we'd just sit on the floor until the end of class and do nothing.
3.0 NicheUser
6/3/2015
Most administrators played little to no role in school life. There wasn't a guidance councelor and the principal was too busy to have dialogues with students.
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3.8 5 Reviews
2.0 student
3/18/2025
Learning: I do not like learningTeaching:watch out for the fifth grade math teacherEmotional support: whenever you feel sad,go to the principle he is the nicest person everSpecial education:yesSafety:i feel like im about to be bodyslammed every secondFamily engagement: the fifth grade math teacher h...
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5.0 parent
2/3/2025
My son transferred from a school outside of Tuscaloosa county and we were nervous about the transition but my son has flourished since being at Sipsey Valley Middle. He's more outgoing, confident, and making great grades.
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2.0 student
5/18/2024
never take your kids here trust me
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5.0 parent
6/1/2015
We love Sipsey Valley!! It's been great for my daughter!! The principal is awesome and listens to your needs. Never had a complaint with school for 2 years since she's been going here.
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