Charles R Drew Middle School
- Charles R Drew Middle School serves 443 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 51% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
School Overview
- Charles R Drew Middle School's student population of 443 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 443 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 21 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Charles R Drew Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Charles R Drew Middle School is 0.38, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #391 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% | 7% |
| Black | 24% | 33% |
| White | 75% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.38 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 54% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 10% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Talladega County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Charles R Drew Middle School is Lincoln High School (0.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Ragland High School (7.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Lincoln Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Lincoln Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 799 students
0.0 miles
79001 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256)315-5265 0.0 K-5 799 - Lincoln Lincoln High School Grades: 9-12 | 544 students
0.0 miles
78989 Al Hwy 77
Lincoln, AL 35096
(256)315-5295 0.0 9-12 544 - Ragland Ragland High School Grades: PK-12 | 516 students
7.4 miles
1060 Main St
Ragland, AL 35131
(205)472-2123 7.4 PK-12 516 - Anniston Calhoun Co Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: K-12
7.8 miles
1200 Church Avenue Se
Anniston, AL 36202
(256)741-7900 7.8 K-12 n/a - Anniston Coldwater Elementary School Grades: K-4 | 356 students
9.6 miles
530 Taylors Chapel Road
Anniston, AL 36201
(256)241-3870 9.6 K-4 356
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