- Enrollment
- 1,625
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Vestavia, AL
Pizitz Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Pizitz Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010343001301
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Pizitz Middle School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Alabama.
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.5:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 9.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 1,131
- students enrolled
Pizitz Middle School has class sizes smaller than 78% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Vestavia Hills City · Alabama
NCES ID 010343001301 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-25 students YoY
Pizitz Middle School held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-25 students YoY 010343001301 · Vestavia, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
1,131 enr · 15.5:1 · 9.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students)
Pizitz Middle School held near 1,133 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-25 headcount). Teacher FTE added 73.0 → 76.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Pizitz Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills High School
1,625 students
- This school
Pizitz Middle School
1,131 students
- East Elementar
East Elementary
771 students
- West Elementar
West Elementary
691 students
- Vestavia Hills
Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge
657 students
- Vestavia Hills 548
Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus
548 students
What this shows Pizitz Middle School reports 1,131 students on the CCD universe file.
How Pizitz Middle School compares
Pizitz Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.5:1 | ▼ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 9.0% | ▼ 85% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,131 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,131
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
9.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 85% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 22% in Alabama - lower ratio than 78% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,810
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 377 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
39
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.6%
Asian 8.3%
African American 4.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Two or More 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 82.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Pizitz Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vestavia Hills City reports $14,810 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Pizitz Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vestavia Hills High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills Elementary Dolly Ridge | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Vestavia Hills High School Freshman Campus | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Pizitz Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 691
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 657
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 548
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
Similar middle schools in Vestavia
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,131 students)
Frequently asked questions about Pizitz Middle School
How many students attend Pizitz Middle School?
Pizitz Middle School has 1,131 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Vestavia, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,158 (2022-23) → 1,133 (2023-24), nearly flat (-25).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Pizitz Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Pizitz Middle School is 15.5:1, which is 12% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Pizitz Middle School?
9.0% of students at Pizitz Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Pizitz Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Pizitz Middle School is White at 82.6% of enrollment, in Vestavia, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Pizitz Middle School?
Pizitz Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Vestavia Hills City?
Besides Pizitz Middle School, Vestavia Hills City also operates Vestavia Hills High School (1,625 students), East Elementary (771 students), and West Elementary (691 students). See the Vestavia Hills City district page for the complete list.