Owens Cross Roads School
Owens Cross Roads School serves 370 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Owens Cross Roads School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Owens Cross Roads School's student population of 370 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 370 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
Owens Cross Roads School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Owens Cross Roads School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #446 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50-54% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 17:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 8% | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 8% |
| Black | 9% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 2% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Owens Cross Roads School is New Hope High School (4.4 miles away)
The nearest middle school is New Hope Elementary School (4.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School (3.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Owens Cross Roads Goldsmithschiffman Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 69%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 813 students10
3.3 miles
1210 Taylor Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7150 3.3 PK-5 813 - New Hope New Hope High School Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 387 students10
4.4 miles
5216 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3280 4.4 9-12 387 - New Hope New Hope Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 53%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 674 students10
4.5 miles
5300 Main Dr
New Hope, AL 35760
(256) 851-3260 4.5 PK-8 674 - Owens Cross Roads Hampton Cove Elementary School Math: 80% | Reading: 78%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: PK-5 | 572 students10
5.3 miles
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-7180 5.3 PK-5 572 - Owens Cross Roads Hampton Cove Middle School Math: 68% | Reading: 71%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 6-8 | 665 students10
5.3 miles
261 Old 431 Highway
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(256) 428-8380 5.3 6-8 665
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