Summary:
The middle schools in DeKalb County, Alabama serve students in grades 6-8, with Crossville Middle School being the only middle school in the district for which data was provided. While the school's diverse student population includes a majority Hispanic enrollment, it faces significant challenges, including low academic performance, high poverty rates, and declining statewide rankings.
Crossville Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of middle schools in Alabama, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past three school years. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly below the state and county averages across all grade levels and subject areas, indicating substantial achievement gaps that need to be addressed.
With over 82% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, Crossville Middle School serves a predominantly economically disadvantaged population, which may be a contributing factor to the school's academic challenges. The school's statewide ranking has also steadily declined over the past three years, from 362nd out of 432 middle schools in 2021-2022 to 396th out of 442 in 2023-2024, indicating a need for targeted interventions and support to improve educational outcomes for the students.
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