PIZITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL
Pizitz Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Vestavia Hills City school district, located in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 1,186 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 65 teachers, Pizitz Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Louis Pizitz Middle School, located in the affluent suburb of Vestavia Hills, Alabama, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Vestavia Hills City Schools district, the institution is widely recognized for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, rigorous curriculum, and commitment to preparing students for the advanced coursework offered at the neighboring high school. The school community is known for high parental involvement and a supportive environment that consistently earns the school top state rankings.
Beyond its academic reputation, Pizitz Middle School offers a comprehensive array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student organizations. The school focuses on the holistic development of the middle-schooler, balancing academic achievement with character development and social growth. Its location and facilities reflect the community’s investment in education, making it a cornerstone of the Vestavia Hills school system.
For more information, contact Pizitz Middle School at (205) 402-5350 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Vestavia Hills, AL 35216-3798
(205) 402-5350
PIZITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Vestavia Hills, AL with about 1,186 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Vestavia Hills City
- Total Students:
- 1,186
- Teachers:
- 65
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,186 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PIZITZ MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 79% of the student body.
- White
- 78.7%
- Black or African American
- 8.0%
- Asian
- 7.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 1.7%
- Female
- 49.7%
- Male
- 50.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.