Claychalkville Middle School

6700 Trussvilleclay Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 1,049 students in grades 6-8, Claychalkville Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 2% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 26% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,049 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Overview

Claychalkville Middle School's student population of 1,049 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,049 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
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School Rankings

Claychalkville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Claychalkville Middle School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
#1147 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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2%
24%
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26%
46%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Claychalkville Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
8%
10%
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Black
80%
32%
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White
11%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.34
This chart display the diversity score of Claychalkville Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Claychalkville Middle School's ranking?
Claychalkville Middle School is ranked #1147 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Claychalkville Middle School often compared to?
Claychalkville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Rudd Middle School, Hewitttrussville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Claychalkville Middle School?
1,049 students attend Claychalkville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Claychalkville Middle School students are Black, 11% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Claychalkville Middle School?
Claychalkville Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Claychalkville Middle School offer ?
Claychalkville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Claychalkville Middle School part of?
Claychalkville Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Reviews

5   9/22/2021
I want them to give out blue jolly ranchers other than that very good school just less homework, please.
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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,049 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 89%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 2% (Btm 50%)
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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