Hanceville Middle School

Summary:

Hanceville Middle School is a public middle school serving 304 students in grades 6-8 in Hanceville, Alabama, which is part of the Cullman County School District. The school has a diverse student population, with 75% White, 3.62% African American, 11.84% Hispanic, and 8.88% two or more races, which is more pronounced than the nearby schools.

Hanceville Middle School's academic performance has fluctuated over the years, with its statewide ranking ranging from 103 out of 432 Alabama middle schools (4 stars) in 2021-2022 to 164 out of 442 (3 stars) in 2023-2024. The school's performance varies across different student subgroups, with Hispanic students and students with low socioeconomic status tending to perform better than the school's overall average, while White students and students with special needs perform below the school's average. Additionally, Hanceville Middle School has a high poverty rate, with 77.3% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2022-2023, which is significantly higher than the surrounding schools.

While Hanceville Middle School has shown relatively stronger performance in English Language Arts, the school has seen a concerning decline in mathematics proficiency over the past few years. When compared to the nearby middle schools in the Jefferson County, Oneonta City, and Blount County districts, Hanceville Middle School generally performs below average in mathematics and science, but is more competitive in English Language Arts. Addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged student population could be a key focus area for the school and district to improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 805 Commercial St SE
       Hanceville, AL  35077-5523


(256) 352-6175

District: Cullman County

SchoolDigger Rank:
164th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,144 Help


Students who attend Hanceville Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hanceville High School

Feeder schools for Hanceville Middle School:

Elementary:    Hanceville Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.8 Help
Number of students:  304

Racial breakdown:

White:
75.0%
Hispanic:
11.8%
Two or more races:
8.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  77.3% Help


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Compare Details Hanceville Middle School ranks better than 62.9% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 5 ranked middle schools in the Cullman County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.7. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (75%), Hispanic (11.8%), two or more races (8.9%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 77.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Cullman County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Hanceville Middle School is 17.8, which is the 2nd best among 5 middle schools in the Cullman County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Hanceville Middle School is $7,144. 3 middle schools in the Cullman County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Hanceville Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Hanceville Middle School 164th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Hanceville Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Cullman County:

SchoolDigger ranks Cullman County 44th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Hanceville Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 61.14 141st 407 65.4%
2005 44.27 244th 415 41.2%
2006 62.71 129th 409 68.5%
2007 67.74 118th 412 71.4%
2008 75.46 67th 417 83.9%
2009 72.14 91st 425 78.6%
2010 66.11 136th 435 68.7%
2011 72.71 100th 435 77.0%
2012 73.13 94th 436 78.4%
2013 71.67 93rd 436 78.7%
2014 64.28 125th 438 71.5%
2015 63.58 121st 430 71.9%
2016 62.16 136th 432 68.5%
2017 67.36 110th 432 74.5%
2018 66.64 128th 423 69.7%
2019 69.06 110th 437 74.8%
2021 53.04 192nd 440 56.4%
2022 68.32 103rd 432 76.2%
2023 61.51 138th 437 68.4%
2024 56.70 164th 442 62.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 37.90 31st 46 32.6%
2021 32.14 48th 61 21.3%
2023 45.03 38th 72 47.2%
2024 40.86 41st 78 47.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 29.78 148th 195 24.1%
2018 53.25 88th 223 60.5%
2019 52.64 97th 254 61.8%
2021 43.39 139th 274 49.3%
2022 64.82 46th 256 82.0%
2023 40.53 140th 281 50.2%
2024 36.50 178th 281 36.7%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.58 88th 349 74.8%
2018 77.47 53rd 396 86.6%
2019 73.14 77th 396 80.6%
2021 62.25 129th 415 68.9%
2022 75.60 48th 421 88.6%
2023 57.00 147th 410 64.1%
2024 60.06 138th 437 68.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 60.12 134th 380 64.7%
2018 57.61 158th 392 59.7%
2019 61.18 127th 399 68.2%
2021 47.42 213th 415 48.7%
2022 68.26 99th 423 76.6%
2023 61.00 139th 417 66.7%
2024 48.68 205th 426 51.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 70.78 81st 380 78.7%
2018 72.66 85th 397 78.6%
2019 74.35 71st 399 82.2%
2021 54.63 165th 418 60.5%
2022 63.45 116th 427 72.8%
2023 57.90 143rd 419 65.9%
2024 62.14 133rd 428 68.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 53.02 41st 108 62.0%
2018 43.31 55th 113 51.3%
2019 51.50 53rd 124 57.3%
2021 38.35 92nd 154 40.3%
2022 70.14 33rd 157 79.0%
2023 55.01 65th 166 60.8%
2024 44.00 75th 164 54.3%
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Rank History for White students at Hanceville Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.51 84th 247 66.0%
2018 57.78 108th 331 67.4%
2019 55.90 121st 343 64.7%
2021 40.97 207th 369 43.9%
2022 54.80 133rd 376 64.6%
2023 44.93 189th 370 48.9%
2024 41.79 208th 373 44.2%
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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 Hanceville Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1997 270 30 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 304
1998 258 31 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 291
1999 271 29 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 303
2000 303 18 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 323
2001 273 16 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 293
2002 258 35 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2003 258 35 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 297
2004 258 37 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 301
2005 273 30 0 13 0 n/a n/a 0 316
2006 294 27 0 14 2 n/a n/a 0 337
2007 266 24 0 12 2 n/a n/a 0 304
2008 243 30 0 16 1 n/a n/a 0 290
2009 253 28 0 23 1 n/a n/a 0 305
2010 222 31 0 25 0 n/a n/a 0 278
2011 241 21 1 25 0 0 0 0 288
2012 255 22 2 26 0 0 0 0 305
2013 237 22 1 22 2 0 2 0 286
2014 232 19 0 25 3 0 2 0 281
2015 244 17 0 37 3 0 4 0 305
2016 211 11 0 40 0 0 22 0 284
2017 206 16 0 37 0 0 23 0 282
2018 195 20 0 38 1 0 33 0 287
2019 216 20 0 43 2 1 30 0 312
2020 203 12 1 40 2 0 36 0 294
2021 204 10 1 36 2 0 30 0 283
2022 211 14 1 38 1 0 28 0 293
2023 228 11 0 36 2 0 27 0 304

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 Hanceville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 304 14.2 21.4 38.5
1998 291 14.9 19.5 33.7
1999 303 13.0 23.3 44.2
2000 323 15.5 20.8 45.5
2001 293 14.5 20.2 47.4
2002 297 14.2 20.9 61.3
2003 297 14.2 20.9 61.3
2004 301 17.1 17.6 59.1
2005 316 15.5 20.4 60.4
2006 337 17.0 19.8 53.4
2007 304 17.5 17.4 50.3
2008 290 15.5 18.7 56.6
2009 305 15.3 19.7 63
2010 278 19.8 14.0 72.3
2011 288 23.3 12.3 77.1
2012 305 20.3 15.0 74.1
2013 286 23.8 11.9 74.8
2014 281 16.8 16.6 67.3
2015 305 15.0 20.3 67.9
2016 284 16.0 17.7 65.5
2017 282 16.4 17.1 63.5
2018 287 15.1 19.0 65.5
2019 312 16.1 19.3 65.1
2020 294 16.5 17.8 68
2021 283 16.0 17.6 50.9
2022 293 15.0 19.5 44.7
2023 304 17.0 17.8 77.3

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 Hanceville Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1997 304 14.2 21.4 38.5
1998 291 14.9 19.5 33.7
1999 303 13.0 23.3 44.2
2000 323 15.5 20.8 45.5
2001 293 14.5 20.2 47.4
2002 297 14.2 20.9 61.3
2003 297 14.2 20.9 61.3
2004 301 17.1 17.6 59.1
2005 316 15.5 20.4 60.4
2006 337 17.0 19.8 53.4
2007 304 17.5 17.4 50.3
2008 290 15.5 18.7 56.6
2009 305 15.3 19.7 63
2010 278 19.8 14.0 72.3
2011 288 23.3 12.3 77.1
2012 305 20.3 15.0 74.1
2013 286 23.8 11.9 74.8
2014 281 16.8 16.6 67.3
2015 305 15.0 20.3 67.9
2016 284 16.0 17.7 65.5
2017 282 16.4 17.1 63.5
2018 287 15.1 19.0 65.5
2019 312 16.1 19.3 65.1
2020 294 16.5 17.8 68
2021 283 16.0 17.6 50.9
2022 293 15.0 19.5 44.7
2023 304 17.0 17.8 77.3

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 Hanceville Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $663 (9.3%) $6,454 (90.3%) $7,144

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Hanceville 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 110th of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 138th of 437 Middle schools
 6.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Hanceville Middle School)39.623.9
 15.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Cullman County)5732.1
 25%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hanceville Middle School)57.730.7
 27%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Cullman County)49.926.3
 23.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hanceville Middle School)52.621.7
 30.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Cullman County)49.929.7
 20.3%
   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 Students312304
 2.6%
African American2011
 45%
American Indian22
Asian00
Hispanic4336
 16.3%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White216228
 5.6%
Two or More Races3027
 10%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.1%77.3%
 12.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Hanceville Middle School

Students at Hanceville Middle School are 75% White, 12% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 4% African American.

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

Hanceville Middle School ranks 164th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 304 students attended Hanceville 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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