Owens Cross Roads School serves 311 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
Owens Cross Roads School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 311 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 26%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Owens Cross Roads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Owens Cross Roads School's student population of 311 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
311 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Owens Cross Roads School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Owens Cross Roads School is 0.44, 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
#203 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
8%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
11%
32%
White
74%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Owens Cross Roads School's ranking?
Owens Cross Roads School is ranked #203 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Owens Cross Roads School?
311 students attend Owens Cross Roads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Owens Cross Roads School students are White, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owens Cross Roads School?
Owens Cross Roads School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Owens Cross Roads School offer ?
Owens Cross Roads School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Owens Cross Roads School part of?
Owens Cross Roads School is part of Madison County School District.
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