Crossville Middle School ranked #1096 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from #1005 in 2022, placing it in the bottom 50% of state public schools and signaling weaker performance over time.
Math proficiency was 9% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency measured 22%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 13%, lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment remained relatively stable with 787 students in grades 4–8 in 2023, and minority enrollment was 79%, primarily Hispanic at 606 students, indicating a diverse student body with a high percentage of free lunch eligibility at 77%.
The school served grades 4 through 8 with 47 teachers, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, slightly better than previous years which had ratios as high as 21:1.
As a Title I eligible school in this suburban Crossville, Alabama area, Crossville Middle offered no virtual instruction and operated under the National School Lunch Program with a high 77% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Quick Facts (2026)
- 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
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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 17% 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 Calendar
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
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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 Crossville High School, Fyffe 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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