Corner Middle School

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Corner Middle School ranks 172 nd of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Corner Middle School is a public middle school located in Warrior, Alabama, serving grades 5-8 with a total enrollment of 439 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 97 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Corner Middle School generally outperforms the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages in English/Language Arts proficiency across all grade levels, but struggles in Mathematics, with proficiency rates below the county and state averages. The school performs relatively well in serving its special education and low-income student populations, ranking in the top half of Alabama middle schools for these subgroups. However, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white (93.62%), in stark contrast to the more diverse demographics of surrounding schools like Smith Middle School and Erwin Middle School.

While Corner Middle School has a strong academic history, its statewide ranking has been on a downward trend in recent years, dropping from a high of 5 stars to 3 stars out of 5. This suggests that the school may be facing challenges in maintaining its academic excellence compared to other middle schools in the state, such as Jasper Junior High School and Rudd Middle School. By addressing its racial homogeneity, improving Mathematics proficiency, and continuing to support its special education and low-income students, Corner Middle School can continue to provide a high-quality education to its students and better prepare them for future success.

Detail:

Public 5-8

10005 Corner School Road
Warrior, AL 35180

(205) 379-3230

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
172^nd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,519

Students who attend Corner Middle School usually attend:

High:

Corner High School

Feeder schools for Corner Middle School:

Elementary:

Bagley Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.9

Number of students: 439

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.6%

Hispanic:

3.0%

African American:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Corner Middle School ranks better than 61.1% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks 4^th among 11 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.91. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.6%), Hispanic (3%), African American (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Corner Middle School is 20.9. 9 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Corner Middle School is $8,519, which is the 5^th highest among 11 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Corner Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Corner Middle School 172^nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Corner Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 97^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Corner Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Corner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	83.08	45^th	438	89.7%
2015	92.30	27^th	430	93.7%
2016	86.65	41^st	432	90.5%
2017	81.43	57^th	432	86.8%
2018	70.56	106^th	423	74.9%
2019	71.23	96^th	437	78.0%
2021	62.65	139^th	440	68.4%
2022	67.52	106^th	432	75.5%
2023	67.74	113^th	437	74.1%
2024	55.91	172^nd	442	61.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Corner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	33.76	131^st	195	32.8%
2018	45.97	112^th	223	49.8%
2019	65.60	51^st	254	79.9%
2021	44.24	132^nd	274	51.8%
2022	58.74	68^th	256	73.4%
2023	66.78	51^st	281	81.9%
2024	57.62	82^nd	281	70.8%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Corner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.26	77^th	349	77.9%
2018	72.48	80^th	396	79.8%
2019	66.51	102^nd	396	74.2%
2021	51.96	187^th	415	54.9%
2022	71.82	67^th	421	84.1%
2023	65.03	105^th	410	74.4%
2024	43.09	244^th	437	44.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Corner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	81.67	47^th	380	87.6%
2018	74.67	72^nd	392	81.6%
2019	67.96	100^th	399	74.9%
2021	59.35	147^th	415	64.6%
2022	64.80	122^nd	423	71.2%
2023	63.62	124^th	417	70.3%
2024	53.77	178^th	426	58.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Corner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	74.13	69^th	380	81.8%
2018	64.32	117^th	397	70.5%
2019	70.96	83^rd	399	79.2%
2021	63.25	115^th	418	72.5%
2022	66.69	106^th	427	75.2%
2023	68.04	99^th	419	76.4%
2024	55.20	169^th	428	60.5%

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Rank History for White students at Corner Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	49.35	158^th	331	52.3%
2019	54.07	129^th	343	62.4%
2021	49.32	161^st	369	56.4%
2022	54.60	136^th	376	63.8%
2023	53.48	139^th	370	62.4%
2024	43.80	196^th	373	47.5%

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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.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

Review counts

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by a parent
Thursday, September 5, 2019

As a parent of two students who attended CMS, I consider our family blessed to be part of the CMS family. The faculty, staff, and administration goes above and beyond to ensure each student has a successful year. Their love for the students, school, and community is reflected in all they do. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Corner Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2012	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2013	566	3	2	1	1	2	575
2014	564	1	2	2	1	5	575
2015	537	1	2	1	0	7	548
2016	522	4	3	1	2	0	532
2017	465	1	1	0	1	1	469
2018	457	1	1	3	1	0	463
2019	477	4	1	3	1	0	486
2020	492	6	1	7	2	0	508
2021	456	4	1	8	2	2	473
2022	419	8	1	10	0	6	444
2023	411	8	2	13	0	5	439

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 Corner Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	46.0	n/a	n/a
2013	575	49.0	11.7	31.7
2014	575	37.0	15.5	35.5
2015	548	32.0	17.1	31.6
2016	532	33.0	16.1	26.1
2017	469	26.5	17.6	27.7
2018	463	24.0	19.2	29.4
2019	486	24.0	20.2	31.3
2020	508	24.4	20.8	38.6
2021	473	27.2	17.3	35.7
2022	444	26.0	17.0	27.5
2023	439	21.0	20.9	52.6

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 Corner Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	46.0	n/a	n/a
2013	575	49.0	11.7	31.7
2014	575	37.0	15.5	35.5
2015	548	32.0	17.1	31.6
2016	532	33.0	16.1	26.1
2017	469	26.5	17.6	27.7
2018	463	24.0	19.2	29.4
2019	486	24.0	20.2	31.3
2020	508	24.4	20.8	38.6
2021	473	27.2	17.3	35.7
2022	444	26.0	17.0	27.5
2023	439	21.0	20.9	52.6

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 Corner Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,000 (11.7%)	$7,496 (88.0%)	$8,519

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Corner 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 96^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 113^th of 437 Middle schools	3.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Corner Middle School)	44.5	20.6	24%
5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	34.3	21.2	13.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Corner Middle School)	52.4	29.7	22.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	28.1	15.9	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Corner Middle School)	48.8	29.6	19.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	26.6	12.2	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Corner Middle School)	44.6	16.7	27.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	27.4	9.2	18.2%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	486	439	9.7%
African American	4	8	100%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	3	13	333.3%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	477	411	13.8%
Two or More Races	0	5
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	31.3%	52.6%	21.3%

Schools Near Corner Middle School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Corner Middle School	Public	5-8	10005 Corner School Road	Warrior	35180	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3230	439	21	20.9	52.6%	411 (93.6%)	8 (1.8%)	13 (3.0%)	2 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	55.9	172^nd of 442 public middle schools	61.1%		67.7	113^th of 437 public middle schools	74.1%	59	22.2	14.0	24.7	6.3	49.6	70.1	48.3	65.0	64.9	$8,519	$1,000	$7,496
Sumiton Middle School	Public	5-8	275 1st St N	Sumiton	35148	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 648-2390	452	24	18.8	75.9%	370 (81.9%)	56 (12.4%)	8 (1.8%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.1%)	27.4	328^th of 442 public middle schools	25.8%		37.8	276^th of 437 public middle schools	36.8%	52	24.6	18.6	6.5	6.3	35.9	47.6	38.5	29.5	39.8	$9,267	$2,283	$6,980
North Jefferson Middle School	Public	6-8	8350 WarriorKimberly Rd	Kimberly	35091	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-4000	666	28	23.7	52.3%	550 (82.6%)	65 (9.8%)	27 (4.1%)	3 (0.5%)	7 (1.1%)	2 (0.3%)	12 (1.8%)	70.4	100^th of 442 public middle schools	77.4%		50.3	204^th of 437 public middle schools	53.3%	104		42.5	28.6	19.8	43.6		62.4	65.1	58.8	$8,218	$1,019	$7,178
Hayden Middle School	Public	5-7	310 Second Avenue	Hayden	35079	Blount County	Blount County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 647-3083	550	25	22.4	44.2%	521 (94.7%)	5 (0.9%)	13 (2.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.8%)	75.9	79^th of 442 public middle schools	82.1%		76.8	72^nd of 437 public middle schools	83.5%	7	38.7	41.1	33.3			56.3	62.3	61.8		$7,757	$1,449	$6,291
Bragg Middle School	Public	6-8	840 Hazels Way	Gardendale	35071	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-2600	746	37	20.1	52.8%	452 (60.6%)	220 (29.5%)	51 (6.8%)	12 (1.6%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	8 (1.1%)	65.4	122^nd of 442 public middle schools	72.4%		67.6	115^th of 437 public middle schools	73.7%	7		20.2	20.4	37.9	56.8		55.8	53.0	64.0	$7,868	$1,083	$6,764
Bankhead Middle School	Public	5-8	110 School Rd	Cordova	35550	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-7245	301	18	16.7	56.8%	270 (89.7%)	23 (7.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.3%)	65.4	123^rd of 442 public middle schools	72.2%		69.1	107^th of 437 public middle schools	75.5%	16	29.3	34.5	17.4	36.5	52.4	69.0	60.3	40.6	66.7	$9,419	$1,470	$7,946
Minor Middle School	Public	6-8	400 Hillcrest Rd	Adamsville	35005	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-2550	728	40	18.2	87.8%	64 (8.8%)	584 (80.2%)	66 (9.1%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (1.8%)	13.4	387^th of 442 public middle schools	12.4%		12.4	391^st of 437 public middle schools	10.5%	4		3.6	1.7	6.0	17.5		26.6	26.5	28.8	$9,755	$2,820	$6,914
Rudd Middle School	Public	6-8	4526 Rudd School Rd	Pinson	35126	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-5309	667	37	18.0	61.3%	108 (16.2%)	351 (52.6%)	196 (29.4%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)	22.7	349^th of 442 public middle schools	21.0%		19.2	360^th of 437 public middle schools	17.6%	11		10.0	11.5	5.4	22.2		36.2	34.5	37.5	$8,337	$1,284	$7,033
Erwin Middle School	Public	6-8	532 23rd Avenue NW	Center Point	35215	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3430	617	30	20.5	93.7%	4 (0.6%)	562 (91.1%)	38 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (1.8%)	9.4	422^nd of 442 public middle schools	4.5%		12.4	390^th of 437 public middle schools	10.8%	32		1.7	1.0	3.6	9.8		23.9	23.6	19.5	$10,618	$3,193	$7,403
Jasper Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	No	(205) 221-9277	419	25	16.7	60.4%	253 (60.4%)	78 (18.6%)	76 (18.1%)	4 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.7%)	79.3	67^th of 442 public middle schools	84.8%		73.3	87^th of 437 public middle schools	80.1%	20			39.2	31.6	48.8			62.0	61.0	$6,596	$232	$6,365

Frequently Asked Questions about Corner Middle School

How many students attend Corner Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 439 students attended Corner Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Corner Middle School?

Students at Corner Middle School are 94% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% African American, 1% Two or more races.

Is Corner Middle School a good school?

Corner Middle School ranks 172^nd of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Corner Middle School in?

Jefferson County

What high school do graduates of Corner Middle School attend?

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

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