Cullman Middle School ranked #70 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #102 in 2022 but showing variability since 2012 when it ranked as high as #19; it serves grades 7–8 with 488 students and a student–teacher ratio of 15:1.
Math proficiency was 60% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency stood at 76%, also higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 71%, placing it in the top 5% statewide and above the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 14% in 2023, with 150 students eligible for free lunch and 23 for reduced–price lunch, reflecting ongoing socioeconomic diversity in this Cullman, AL middle school.
Enrollment trends showed a decline from 528 students in 2023 to 488 currently, while free lunch eligibility fluctuated around 23–28% in recent years, indicating slight demographic shifts.
As a Title I eligible school in Cullman City, Cullman Middle School maintains high proficiency rates significantly above the Alabama state average, supporting its recognition among the top 20% of public schools in the state.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 491 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 76% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Cullman Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire district in Cullman, AL, encompassing approximately 20 square miles. Most areas within the zone are a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cullman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Cullman Middle School's student population of 491 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
491 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1901
School Calendar
School Motto
Character, Citizenship, Scholarship
School Rankings
Cullman Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cullman Middle School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#70 out of 1275 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
31%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
White
84%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)10.4%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cullman Middle School's ranking?
Cullman Middle School is ranked #70 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 76% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Cullman Middle School?
491 students attend Cullman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Cullman Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cullman Middle School?
Cullman Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Cullman Middle School offer ?
Cullman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Cullman Middle School part of?
Cullman Middle School is part of Cullman City School District.
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