Pizitz Middle School

www.vestavia.k12.al.us/pizitz

1,158 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,158

Total Students

73.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Pizitz Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	954
Hispanic	40
Black	65
Asian	75
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

White
954 (82.4 %)
Asian
75 (6.5 %)
Black
65 (5.6 %)
Hispanic
40 (3.5 %)
Two or More
22 (1.9 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Vestavia Hills City
Phone:	(205)402-5350
Website:	http://www.vestavia.k12.al.us/pizitz
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,158
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	73.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	103
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 398

Grade 7 383

Grade 8 377