Is Erwin Middle School a good school?

Erwin Middle School ranks in the bottom 4.5% of Alabama middle schools.

How many students attend Erwin Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 617 students attended Erwin Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Erwin Middle School?

Students at Erwin Middle School are 91% African American, 6% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

What high school do graduates of Erwin Middle School attend?

Students who attend Erwin Middle School usually go on to attend Center Point High School

Erwin Middle School

Summary:

Erwin Middle School is a public middle school located in Center Point, Alabama, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 617 students. The school has a predominantly African American student population, with over 90% of students identifying as such in recent years, and 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.

Erwin Middle School consistently performs significantly below the state and district averages in academic assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from just 0.95% to 3.63% in Mathematics and 20-24% in English, compared to state averages of 31.56% to 22.06% and 53.32% to 51.42%, respectively. The school has been ranked in the bottom 10-15% of Alabama middle schools for the past several years, with particularly low performance for its African American and Hispanic student subgroups. Erwin Middle School's high poverty rate, with over 93% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggests that economic disadvantage may be a significant factor in the school's challenges.

While Erwin Middle School's per-student spending is higher than the state average, its academic performance is significantly lower than nearby schools in the Jefferson County district, such as Bragg Middle School and ClayChalkville Middle School, which have higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The stark racial achievement gaps observed at Erwin Middle School highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to address systemic inequities and provide equitable opportunities for all students.

Detail:

Public 6-8

532 23rd Avenue NW
Center Point, AL 35215

(205) 379-3430

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
422^nd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,618

Students who attend Erwin Middle School usually attend:

High:

Center Point High School

Feeder schools for Erwin Middle School:

Elementary:	Center Point Elementary School
	Erwin Intermediate School

Student/teacher ratio: 20.5

Number of students: 617

Racial breakdown:

African American:

91.1%

Hispanic:

6.2%

Two or more races:

1.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Erwin Middle School ranks worse than 95.5% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 11 ranked middle schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.36. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (91.1%), Hispanic (6.2%), two or more races (1.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Erwin Middle School is 20.5. 8 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Erwin Middle School employs 30 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Erwin Middle School is $10,618, which is the 2^nd highest among 11 middle schools in the Jefferson County School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Erwin Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Erwin Middle School 422^nd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Erwin Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

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

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Rank History for Erwin Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2014	12.56	391^st	438	10.7%
2015	17.51	359^th	430	16.5%
2016	12.68	376^th	432	13.0%
2017	9.78	391^st	432	9.5%
2018	9.34	390^th	423	7.8%
2019	13.59	378^th	437	13.5%
2021	12.20	403^rd	440	8.4%
2022	10.81	398^th	432	7.9%
2023	12.40	390^th	437	10.8%
2024	9.36	422^nd	442	4.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	39.27	57^th	106	46.2%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	26.13	160^th	195	17.9%
2018	22.96	190^th	223	14.8%
2019	35.65	170^th	254	33.1%
2021	26.02	228^th	274	16.8%
2022	33.09	182^nd	256	28.9%
2023	28.74	220^th	281	21.7%
2024	28.74	225^th	281	19.9%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	14.39	354^th	396	10.6%
2019	21.06	329^th	396	16.9%
2021	16.86	369^th	415	11.1%
2022	15.48	382^nd	421	9.3%
2023	16.92	368^th	410	10.2%
2024	10.90	419^th	437	4.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	9.25	354^th	380	6.8%
2018	10.19	361^st	392	7.9%
2019	14.74	347^th	399	13.0%
2021	11.29	392^nd	415	5.5%
2022	11.17	395^th	423	6.6%
2023	14.22	369^th	417	11.5%
2024	10.54	401^st	426	5.9%

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Rank History for Male students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	11.13	344^th	380	9.5%
2018	9.89	366^th	397	7.8%
2019	14.10	356^th	399	10.8%
2021	14.56	373^rd	418	10.8%
2022	12.90	386^th	427	9.6%
2023	11.95	387^th	419	7.6%
2024	9.62	412^th	428	3.7%

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Rank History for African American students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	25.04	195^th	247	21.1%
2019	32.48	173^rd	252	31.3%
2021	24.31	218^th	266	18.0%
2022	25.50	215^th	271	20.7%
2023	28.95	198^th	263	24.7%
2024	20.86	243^rd	269	9.7%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	21.24	135^th	154	12.3%
2022	11.05	155^th	157	1.3%
2023	14.69	157^th	166	5.4%
2024	22.53	135^th	164	17.7%

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Rank History for White students at Erwin Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	11.66	356^th	369	3.5%
2022	4.86	374^th	376	0.5%
2023	3.68	369^th	370	0.3%
2024	5.76	366^th	373	1.9%

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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

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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	18	586	1	11	0	5	621
2014	11	626	1	18	0	8	664
2015	4	627	0	15	0	4	650
2016	3	576	0	12	0	0	591
2017	2	567	0	12	0	1	582
2018	5	615	0	23	0	2	645
2019	5	583	0	25	0	2	615
2020	5	612	0	28	0	2	647
2021	6	595	0	34	0	1	636
2022	6	573	0	41	1	10	631
2023	4	562	0	38	2	11	617

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 Erwin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	36.0	n/a	n/a
2013	621	49.0	12.6	90.8
2014	664	33.0	20.1	89.9
2015	650	32.0	20.3	86
2016	591	36.0	16.4	85.1
2017	582	32.0	18.1	93.1
2018	645	34.0	18.9	94.4
2019	615	36.0	17.0	92.2
2020	647	37.0	17.4	93.8
2021	636	37.0	17.1	93.7
2022	631	29.0	21.7	93.7
2023	617	30.0	20.5	93.7

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 Erwin Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2012	0	36.0	n/a	n/a
2013	621	49.0	12.6	90.8
2014	664	33.0	20.1	89.9
2015	650	32.0	20.3	86
2016	591	36.0	16.4	85.1
2017	582	32.0	18.1	93.1
2018	645	34.0	18.9	94.4
2019	615	36.0	17.0	92.2
2020	647	37.0	17.4	93.8
2021	636	37.0	17.1	93.7
2022	631	29.0	21.7	93.7
2023	617	30.0	20.5	93.7

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 Erwin Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$3,193 (30.1%)	$7,403 (69.7%)	$10,618

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Erwin 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 378^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 390^th of 437 Middle schools	2.7%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Erwin Middle School)	17	2	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	28.1	15.9	12.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Erwin Middle School)	22.3	2.8	19.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)	26.6	12.2	14.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Erwin Middle School)	13	3.1	9.8%
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	615	617	0.3%
African American	583	562	3.6%
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	25	38	52%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	4	20%
Two or More Races	2	11	450%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	92.2%	93.7%	1.5%

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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 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th 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
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
Smith Middle School	Public	6-8	1124 Five Mile Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5675	426	17	25.0	89.7%	2 (0.5%)	366 (85.9%)	50 (11.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (1.6%)	7.1	436^th of 442 public middle schools	1.4%		7.1	427^th of 437 public middle schools	2.3%	9	1.0	1.0	0.9	3.6	20.6	14.6	19.4	$8,907	$1,501	$7,404
Huffman Middle School	Public	6-8	517 Huffman Rd	Birmingham	35215	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-5370	399	19	21.0	77.9%	2 (0.5%)	354 (88.7%)	34 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	7 (1.8%)	11.9	400^th of 442 public middle schools	9.5%		12.4	392^nd of 437 public middle schools	10.3%	8	3.3	2.7	4.7	14.0	11.8	23.5	33.1	$10,777	$2,147	$8,628
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
Ossie Ware Mitchell Middle School	Public	6-8	501 81st Street South	Birmingham	35206	Jefferson County	Birmingham City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 231-9400	278	17	16.3	92.8%	1 (0.4%)	240 (86.3%)	36 (12.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	10.2	415^th of 442 public middle schools	6.1%		9.3	417^th of 437 public middle schools	4.6%	2	5.4	5.9	3.0	11.2	14.4	22.0	21.1	$11,618	$2,367	$9,249
i3 Academy Phase 2	Public, Charter	6-7	7901 1st Avenue North	Birmingham	35206	Jefferson County	i3 Academy	Yes	No	No	Yes	(205) 403-5777	208	12	17.1	75.0%	7 (3.4%)	189 (90.9%)	7 (3.4%)	1 (0.5%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.4%)	29	324^th of 442 public middle schools	26.7%					(n/a)	10.0	7.3	3.1	29.9	43.0	40.6	46.4
HewittTrussville Middle School	Public	6-8	5275 Trussville Clay Road	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Trussville City	No	No	No	No	(205) 228-3700	1,202	62	19.3	16.5%	909 (75.6%)	194 (16.1%)	36 (3.0%)	22 (1.8%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	37 (3.1%)	93.3	23^rd of 442 public middle schools	94.8%		94.1	22^nd of 437 public middle schools	95.0%	1	61.1	50.1	43.5	64.4	76.7	69.5	77.0	$8,729	$744	$7,613
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
ClayChalkville Middle School	Public	6-8	6700 TrussvilleClay Rd	Trussville	35173	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3100	1,032	56	18.4	64.1%	105 (10.2%)	820 (79.5%)	80 (7.8%)	5 (0.5%)	2 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	19 (1.8%)	15	377^th of 442 public middle schools	14.7%		16.5	372^nd of 437 public middle schools	14.9%	5	6.9	6.8	3.6	15.6	28.7	30.6	28.7	$8,115	$1,388	$6,712
Irondale Middle School	Public	6-8	6200 Old Leeds Road	Irondale	35210	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 379-3800	467	27	17.6	57.8%	53 (11.3%)	247 (52.9%)	150 (32.1%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.8%)	14.7	378^th of 442 public middle schools	14.5%		17.6	368^th of 437 public middle schools	15.8%	10	7.2	3.3	3.0	13.3	28.6	27.5	36.4	$9,209	$1,936	$7,250

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