HewittTrussville Middle School

Summary:

HewittTrussville Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Trussville, Alabama, serving 1,202 students in grades 6-8 and part of the Jefferson County school district, which is ranked 5th out of 137 districts in the state.

HewittTrussville Middle School consistently ranks among the top 25 middle schools in Alabama, with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates in Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts are significantly higher than the state averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, 61.1% of 6th graders, 50.12% of 7th graders, and 43.45% of 8th graders were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state averages of 31.56%, 23.6%, and 22.06%, respectively. The school also has a diverse student population and strong performance for students with special needs, ranking among the top 6-22 middle schools in the state for this subgroup.

While HewittTrussville Middle School generally performs well, the school's performance for students from low socioeconomic backgrounds has declined in recent years, dropping from a 5-star rating to a 3-star rating in 2021-2022. This suggests that the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of this student subgroup to ensure equitable educational opportunities. Nonetheless, HewittTrussville Middle School significantly outperforms nearby schools, such as Irondale Middle School, Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School, and several other schools in the Birmingham City and Jefferson County districts.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 5275 Trussville Clay Road
       Trussville, AL  35173-1510


(205) 228-3700

District: Trussville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
23rd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,729 Help


Students who attend HewittTrussville Middle School usually attend:

High:    HewittTrussville High School

Feeder schools for HewittTrussville Middle School:

Elementary:    Cahaba Elementary School
    Magnolia Elementary School
    Paine Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  1,202

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.6%
African American:
16.1%
Two or more races:
3.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  16.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details HewittTrussville Middle School ranks better than 94.8% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 93.34. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75.6%), African American (16.1%), two or more races (3.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 16.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at HewittTrussville Middle School is 19.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at HewittTrussville Middle School is $8,729.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

HewittTrussville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks HewittTrussville Middle School 23rd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See HewittTrussville Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Trussville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Trussville City 5th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for HewittTrussville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 87.53 22nd 407 94.6%
2005 90.19 20th 415 95.2%
2007 90.75 14th 412 96.6%
2008 91.37 13th 417 96.9%
2009 86.67 34th 425 92.0%
2010 83.46 40th 435 90.8%
2011 82.06 38th 435 91.3%
2012 84.14 34th 436 92.2%
2013 81.35 35th 436 92.0%
2014 82.35 49th 438 88.8%
2015 85.60 47th 430 89.1%
2016 91.69 30th 432 93.1%
2017 92.79 24th 432 94.4%
2018 94.89 17th 423 96.0%
2019 94.88 18th 437 95.9%
2021 94.30 18th 440 95.9%
2022 93.18 22nd 432 94.9%
2023 94.06 22nd 437 95.0%
2024 93.34 23rd 442 94.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 87.15 1st 21 95.2%
2021 66.02 14th 61 77.0%
2022 66.45 17th 60 71.7%
2023 70.33 21st 72 70.8%
2024 73.09 15th 78 80.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 79.90 13th 195 93.3%
2018 80.97 21st 223 90.6%
2019 81.18 17th 254 93.3%
2021 67.54 36th 274 86.9%
2022 78.21 22nd 256 91.4%
2023 79.63 18th 281 93.6%
2024 94.52 6th 281 97.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 74.01 53rd 349 84.8%
2018 91.95 14th 396 96.5%
2019 93.69 8th 396 98.0%
2021 90.98 10th 415 97.6%
2022 52.23 190th 421 54.9%
2023 75.62 59th 410 85.6%
2024 86.12 36th 437 91.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 90.46 22nd 380 94.2%
2018 94.02 17th 392 95.7%
2019 92.85 17th 399 95.7%
2021 91.83 19th 415 95.4%
2022 92.33 17th 423 96.0%
2023 93.46 20th 417 95.2%
2024 92.70 22nd 426 94.8%
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Rank History for Male students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 90.86 24th 380 93.7%
2018 94.42 18th 397 95.5%
2019 94.61 15th 399 96.2%
2021 94.13 18th 418 95.7%
2022 91.39 27th 427 93.7%
2023 92.72 25th 419 94.0%
2024 91.99 29th 428 93.2%
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Rank History for Asian students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 57.79 11th 22 50.0%
2024 34.99 14th 20 30.0%
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Rank History for African American students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.30 15th 205 92.7%
2018 95.93 9th 247 96.4%
2019 90.03 16th 252 93.7%
2021 95.65 5th 266 98.1%
2022 95.39 7th 271 97.4%
2023 93.27 11th 263 95.8%
2024 96.47 10th 269 96.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 87.91 12th 157 92.4%
2023 88.72 16th 166 90.4%
2024 87.51 9th 164 94.5%
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Rank History for White students at HewittTrussville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.34 27th 247 89.1%
2018 91.09 24th 331 92.7%
2019 91.68 21st 343 93.9%
2021 90.03 26th 369 93.0%
2022 88.70 30th 376 92.0%
2023 91.20 26th 370 93.0%
2024 89.33 29th 373 92.2%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for HewittTrussville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 946 946
1989 917 35 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 954
1990 968 55 1 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1026
1991 1053 48 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 1103
1992 1075 46 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 1121
1993 1094 40 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 1138
1994 1130 40 4 2 1 n/a n/a 0 1177
1995 1244 58 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1311
1996 1244 58 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 1311
1997 863 25 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 897
1998 880 29 9 6 0 n/a n/a 0 924
1999 873 27 7 3 0 n/a n/a 0 910
2000 869 45 6 5 0 n/a n/a 0 925
2001 892 41 6 4 1 n/a n/a 0 944
2002 838 55 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 917
2003 838 55 14 8 2 n/a n/a 0 917
2004 848 70 15 14 1 n/a n/a 0 948
2005 871 82 15 23 1 n/a n/a 0 992
2006 874 78 15 24 1 n/a n/a 0 992
2007 841 73 13 19 0 n/a n/a 1 947
2008 851 83 27 18 1 n/a n/a 0 980
2009 865 86 30 17 3 n/a n/a 0 1001
2010 905 109 22 9 0 n/a n/a 0 1045
2011 861 110 26 11 0 0 0 0 1008
2012 882 109 24 8 2 0 12 0 1037
2013 866 100 20 5 0 0 13 0 1004
2014 863 101 22 3 2 0 9 0 1000
2015 883 114 18 6 2 0 12 0 1035
2016 927 123 18 7 2 0 18 0 1095
2017 916 138 20 15 1 0 26 0 1116
2018 919 129 26 16 5 0 27 0 1122
2019 934 138 29 20 5 0 25 0 1151
2020 908 158 33 20 5 0 25 0 1149
2021 947 166 27 30 5 1 23 0 1199
2022 865 180 21 37 3 1 23 0 1130
2023 909 194 22 36 3 1 37 0 1202

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at HewittTrussville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 946 43.0 22.0 0
1989 954 47.0 20.2 n/a
1990 1026 51.0 20.1 0
1991 1103 57.0 19.3 n/a
1992 1121 59.0 19.0 n/a
1993 1138 60.0 19.0 n/a
1994 1177 59.0 19.9 n/a
1995 1311 64.6 20.3 n/a
1996 1311 64.6 20.3 n/a
1997 897 56.1 16.0 6.8
1998 924 57.0 16.2 8.9
1999 910 56.0 16.3 10.9
2000 925 52.0 17.8 9.1
2001 944 49.0 19.3 8.6
2002 917 43.9 20.9 11
2003 917 43.9 20.9 11
2004 948 47.3 20.0 12.2
2005 992 49.0 20.2 n/a
2006 992 53.0 18.7 14.4
2007 947 55.0 17.2 7.4
2008 980 55.0 17.8 10.2
2009 1001 55.3 17.9 8.5
2010 1045 67.0 15.5 9.1
2011 1008 73.6 13.6 12.7
2012 1037 63.6 16.2 11.4
2013 1004 73.8 13.6 11.2
2014 1000 54.5 18.3 10
2015 1035 57.0 18.1 10.4
2016 1095 56.0 19.5 10.9
2017 1116 56.0 19.9 5.6
2018 1122 57.0 19.6 7.8
2019 1151 57.5 20.0 8.2
2020 1149 59.0 19.4 7.7
2021 1199 60.0 19.9 10.5
2022 1130 54.0 20.9 4.2
2023 1202 62.0 19.3 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio HewittTrussville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 946 43.0 22.0 0
1989 954 47.0 20.2 n/a
1990 1026 51.0 20.1 0
1991 1103 57.0 19.3 n/a
1992 1121 59.0 19.0 n/a
1993 1138 60.0 19.0 n/a
1994 1177 59.0 19.9 n/a
1995 1311 64.6 20.3 n/a
1996 1311 64.6 20.3 n/a
1997 897 56.1 16.0 6.8
1998 924 57.0 16.2 8.9
1999 910 56.0 16.3 10.9
2000 925 52.0 17.8 9.1
2001 944 49.0 19.3 8.6
2002 917 43.9 20.9 11
2003 917 43.9 20.9 11
2004 948 47.3 20.0 12.2
2005 992 49.0 20.2 n/a
2006 992 53.0 18.7 14.4
2007 947 55.0 17.2 7.4
2008 980 55.0 17.8 10.2
2009 1001 55.3 17.9 8.5
2010 1045 67.0 15.5 9.1
2011 1008 73.6 13.6 12.7
2012 1037 63.6 16.2 11.4
2013 1004 73.8 13.6 11.2
2014 1000 54.5 18.3 10
2015 1035 57.0 18.1 10.4
2016 1095 56.0 19.5 10.9
2017 1116 56.0 19.9 5.6
2018 1122 57.0 19.6 7.8
2019 1151 57.5 20.0 8.2
2020 1149 59.0 19.4 7.7
2021 1199 60.0 19.9 10.5
2022 1130 54.0 20.9 4.2
2023 1202 62.0 19.3 16.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for HewittTrussville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $744 (8.5%) $7,613 (87.2%) $8,729

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on HewittTrussville Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 18th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 22nd of 437 Middle schools
 0.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (HewittTrussville Middle School)74.257.9
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)74.257.9
 16.3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (HewittTrussville Middle School)7047.5
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)7047.5
 22.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (HewittTrussville Middle School)69.639.1
 30.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Trussville City)69.639.1
 30.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students11511202
 4.4%
African American138194
 40.6%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian2922
 24.1%
Hispanic2036
 80%
Pacific Islander01
White934909
 2.7%
Two or More Races2537
 48%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients8.2%16.5%
 8.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about HewittTrussville Middle School

Yes. HewittTrussville Middle School ranks in the top 5.2% of Alabama middle schools.

Students at HewittTrussville Middle School are 76% White, 16% African American, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian.

Students who attend HewittTrussville Middle School usually go on to attend HewittTrussville High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,202 students attended HewittTrussville Middle School.


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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.

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