How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Linda Nolen Learning Center | Oak Mountain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Pelham, AL | Birmingham, AL |
| School Type | special-ed | regular |
| Grade Level | other | middle |
| Enrollment | 78 | 1,168 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 4.2:1 | 21:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 61.0% | 20.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Linda Nolen Learning Center | Oak Mountain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,606 | $12,606 |
| District | Shelby County | Shelby County |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Linda Nolen Learning Center | Oak Mountain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 57.7% | 73.0% |
| African American | 23.1% | 12.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 11.5% | 8.2% |
| Asian | 1.3% | 4.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 5.1% | 2.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Linda Nolen Learning Center | Oak Mountain Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 78:1 | 467.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 29.5% | 8.4% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 117 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.