Hewitt-Trussville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 6-8 in the city of Trussville, Alabama. It is the only middle school in Trussville City Schools and is named for the early local educator Robert Hewitt. School colors are red and gray, and the athletic teams are called the Huskies.
Serving 1,163 students in grades 6-8, Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,163 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 48% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 66% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Hewitt-Trussville Middle School's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Trussville, AL, encompassing approximately 33.6 square miles. Typical drive times from various parts of the zone range from 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge located about 7.4 miles away from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hewitttrussville 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
Hewitttrussville Middle School's student population of 1,163 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 65 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,163 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1984
School Calendar
School Rankings
Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hewitttrussville Middle School is 0.44, 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
#142 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
White
73%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.5%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 20-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
White, Grey, Red
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hewitttrussville Middle School's ranking?
Hewitttrussville Middle School is ranked #142 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Hewitttrussville Middle School often compared to?
Hewitttrussville Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Claychalkville Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Hewitttrussville Middle School?
1,163 students attend Hewitttrussville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Hewitttrussville Middle School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hewitttrussville Middle School?
Hewitttrussville Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hewitttrussville Middle School offer ?
Hewitttrussville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Hewitttrussville Middle School part of?
Hewitttrussville Middle School is part of Trussville City School District.
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