Serving 787 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 9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 4-8
- Enrollment: 787 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (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 787 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 47 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 4-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
787 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
School Rankings
Crossville Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Crossville Middle School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1096 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
77%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
21%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
56%
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 #1096 out of 1,275 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, Crossville High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Crossville Middle School?
787 students attend Crossville Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Crossville Middle School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Crossville Middle School?
Crossville Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Crossville Middle School offer ?
Crossville Middle School offers enrollment in grades 4-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Crossville Middle School part of?
Crossville Middle School is part of Dekalb County School District.
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