Summary:
Owens Cross Roads School is an elementary school in Owens Cross Roads, Alabama, serving 319 students in grades PK-4. As part of the Madison County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 137 districts in the state, Owens Cross Roads School consistently ranks in the top 25% of Alabama elementary schools and has earned a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.
The school's academic performance is particularly impressive, with students outperforming the state and district averages in both mathematics and English language arts across multiple grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, 55.22% of 3rd-grade students and 41.38% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to 42.16% and 38.32% statewide, respectively. Similarly, 77.61% of 3rd-grade students and 70.69% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English language arts, compared to 62.8% and 58% statewide. Owens Cross Roads School's strong performance extends across various student subgroups, including gender, special education, low socioeconomic status, and racial/ethnic groups, indicating a commitment to equity and inclusive practices.
Compared to nearby schools in the Huntsville City and Madison County districts, Owens Cross Roads School generally outperforms its peers on state assessments, particularly in mathematics and English language arts. This strong academic performance, coupled with the school's diverse student population and inclusive practices, makes Owens Cross Roads School a standout among the surrounding schools. While the school has maintained its high performance, there may be opportunities to further strengthen the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, such as Hispanic and Native American students, and address the needs of its growing low-income student population.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-4
District:
Madison County
SchoolDigger Rank:
170th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,823
Students who attend Owens Cross Roads School usually attend:
Student/teacher ratio: 15.9
Number of students: 319
Racial breakdown:
White:
70.5%
African American:
12.5%
American Indian:
7.2%
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Hispanic:
6.3%
Two or more races:
3.1%
Asian:
0.3%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 53.9%
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