Middle Schools in DeKalb County


Summary:

DeKalb County, Alabama is home to a single middle school, Crossville Middle School, which serves grades 6-8. Based on the available data, Crossville Middle School appears to be a consistently underperforming school compared to other middle schools across the state.

Crossville Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Alabama middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school struggles with high chronic absenteeism rates, significantly below-average test scores across all grade levels and subject areas, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 80.69% receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school's spending per student is also below the state average, and its student-teacher ratio is slightly higher than the state average.

These key metrics suggest that Crossville Middle School is facing significant challenges that are impacting student learning and achievement. Addressing the root causes of the school's underperformance, such as improving attendance, providing additional academic support, and ensuring adequate funding and resources, could be crucial for improving student outcomes at Crossville Middle School and supporting the students in DeKalb County.

District Detail

 306 Main St W
Rainsville, AL 35986-1668

 (256) 638-6921

SchoolDigger Rank:
78th of 135 Alabama districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 8,769

Primary Schools: 3
Middle Schools: 1
High Schools: 3
Alternative Schools: 8
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.





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