Serving 823 students in grades 4-8, Crossville 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 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 823 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 8% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Crossville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Crossville Middle School's student population of 823 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
Total Students
823 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Crossville 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 Crossville Middle School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1030 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
8%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
76%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
21%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Crossville Middle School's ranking?
Crossville Middle School is ranked #1030 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Crossville Middle School often compared to?
Crossville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Fyffe High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
8% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Crossville Middle School?
823 students attend Crossville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Crossville Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossville Middle School?
Crossville Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Crossville Middle School offer ?
Crossville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8
What school district is Crossville Middle School part of?
Crossville Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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