Is Curry Middle School a good school?

Curry Middle School ranks 263 rd of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Curry Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 349 students attended Curry Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Curry Middle School?

Students at Curry Middle School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 3% Hispanic.

What high school do graduates of Curry Middle School attend?

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

Curry Middle School

Summary:

Curry Middle School is a public middle school in Jasper, Alabama, serving 359 students in grades 5-8. The school is part of the Walker County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 137 districts in the state.

Curry Middle School faces several challenges, including lower academic performance compared to the state and county averages, particularly in mathematics. In 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade math proficiency rate was 19.18%, compared to the state average of 22.06% and the county average of 15.75%. The school also has a significantly higher percentage of white students (92.48%) compared to the surrounding schools, which have more diverse student populations. Additionally, Curry Middle School has a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 68.25% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Bankhead Middle School, which is 13.12 miles away, Curry Middle School generally performs worse in academic assessments, particularly in mathematics. The school's statewide ranking has also been declining over the years, from 114th out of 430 Alabama middle schools in 2014-2015 to 263rd out of 442 in 2023-2024, suggesting that its performance may be declining relative to other middle schools in the state.

Detail:

Public 5-8

115 Yellow Jacket Dr
Jasper, AL 35503

(205) 384-3441

District: Walker County

SchoolDigger Rank:
263^rd of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,584

Students who attend Curry Middle School usually attend:

High:

Curry High School

Feeder schools for Curry Middle School:

Elementary:

Curry Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.0

Number of students: 349

Racial breakdown:

White:

93.7%

Two or more races:

2.9%

Hispanic:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 68.2%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Curry Middle School ranks worse than 59.5% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks 2^nd among 3 ranked middle schools in the Walker County School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.98. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.7%), two or more races (2.9%), Hispanic (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 68.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Curry Middle School is 17. 1 middle schools in the Walker County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Curry Middle School employs 20.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Curry Middle School is $8,584, which is the lowest among 3 middle schools in the Walker County School District!

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Curry Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Curry Middle School 263^rd of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Curry Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Walker County:

SchoolDigger ranks Walker County 56^th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Curry Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Curry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	66.69	113^th	407	72.2%
2005	87.35	30^th	415	92.8%
2006	68.47	97^th	409	76.3%
2007	76.50	64^th	412	84.5%
2008	48.05	234^th	417	43.9%
2009	60.62	154^th	425	63.8%
2010	60.03	178^th	435	59.1%
2011	54.66	210^th	435	51.7%
2012	67.13	126^th	436	71.1%
2013	67.26	121^st	436	72.2%
2014	59.36	153^rd	438	65.1%
2015	64.65	114^th	430	73.5%
2016	62.66	132^nd	432	69.4%
2017	58.00	160^th	432	63.0%
2018	56.37	170^th	423	59.8%
2019	61.02	154^th	437	64.8%
2021	54.47	181^st	440	58.9%
2022	52.91	185^th	432	57.2%
2023	48.95	215^th	437	50.8%
2024	40.98	263^rd	442	40.5%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Curry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	32.68	136^th	195	30.3%
2018	27.44	173^rd	223	22.4%
2019	66.16	46^th	254	81.9%
2021	55.84	78^th	274	71.5%
2023	23.65	247^th	281	12.1%

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

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.90	170^th	349	51.3%
2018	48.42	209^th	396	47.2%
2019	54.69	162^nd	396	59.1%
2021	57.42	153^rd	415	63.1%
2022	54.78	172^nd	421	59.1%
2023	53.86	165^th	410	59.8%
2024	47.66	212^th	437	51.5%

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Rank History for Female students at Curry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	67.09	97^th	380	74.5%
2018	62.58	130^th	392	66.8%
2019	58.54	150^th	399	62.4%
2021	56.29	159^th	415	61.7%
2022	54.95	176^th	423	58.4%
2023	58.41	149^th	417	64.3%
2024	44.61	229^th	426	46.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Curry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	48.92	188^th	380	50.5%
2018	50.13	196^th	397	50.6%
2019	60.61	140^th	399	64.9%
2021	48.02	200^th	418	52.2%
2022	47.86	199^th	427	53.4%
2023	35.18	278^th	419	33.7%
2024	38.65	259^th	428	39.5%

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Rank History for White students at Curry Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	32.71	229^th	331	30.8%
2019	44.79	172^nd	343	49.9%
2021	39.51	216^th	369	41.5%
2022	39.42	211^th	376	43.9%
2023	33.06	250^th	370	32.4%
2024	25.69	295^th	373	20.9%

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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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by a parent
Wednesday, July 24, 2019

The school is very helpful in the community. Students participate in several projects for the school as well as other areas. The school is working on improving the grounds of a nursing home. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Curry 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	369	369
1989	378	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1990	405	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	405
1991	406	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	406
1992	407	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	407
1993	395	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	395
1994	380	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	380
1995	376	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1996	376	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	376
1997	399	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	399
1998	427	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	427
1999	435	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	435
2000	420	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	421
2001	402	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	403
2002	391	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2003	391	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	393
2004	392	0	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	396
2005	410	0	0	5	1	n/a	n/a	0	416
2006	441	0	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	444
2007	429	0	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
2008	457	0	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	458
2009	431	2	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	436
2010	435	2	2	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	442
2011	441	1	1	1	1	0	1	0	446
2012	377	0	0	2	1	0	0	0	380
2013	325	1	0	2	0	0	0	0	328
2014	275	0	0	1	1	0	0	0	277
2015	269	3	0	6	3	0	1	0	282
2016	272	2	0	9	3	0	0	0	286
2017	280	0	0	9	1	1	0	0	291
2018	338	0	0	6	0	1	1	0	346
2019	329	2	0	5	0	1	1	0	338
2020	345	6	0	10	0	0	1	0	362
2021	336	3	0	10	0	0	2	0	351
2022	324	4	0	10	1	0	2	0	341
2023	332	5	0	14	0	0	8	0	359
2024	327	3	0	9	0	0	10	0	349

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 Curry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	369	19.0	19.4	0
1989	378	16.0	23.6	n/a
1990	405	16.0	25.3	0
1991	406	16.0	25.3	n/a
1992	407	16.0	25.4	n/a
1993	395	17.0	23.2	n/a
1994	380	22.9	16.6	n/a
1995	376	20.6	18.3	n/a
1996	376	20.6	18.3	n/a
1997	399	18.5	21.6	21.8
1998	427	21.8	19.6	23.9
1999	435	20.7	21.0	40.9
2000	421	21.0	20.0	29
2001	403	20.0	20.2	33.7
2002	393	19.0	20.7	36.1
2003	393	19.0	20.7	36.1
2004	396	22.5	17.6	39.1
2005	416	21.2	19.6	44
2006	444	20.0	22.2	45.3
2007	431	23.5	18.3	45
2008	458	23.5	19.5	44.5
2009	436	21.3	20.3	43.3
2010	442	21.0	21.0	48.6
2011	446	20.0	22.3	n/a
2012	380	17.0	22.3	57.9
2013	328	16.7	19.6	53.4
2014	277	14.6	18.9	54.2
2015	282	14.0	20.1	60.3
2016	286	14.0	20.4	57.3
2017	291	13.0	22.3	54
2018	346	14.0	24.7	44.5
2019	338	17.0	19.8	48.8
2020	362	16.0	22.6	58.8
2021	351	19.1	18.3	49.9
2022	341	21.0	16.2	47.8
2023	359	21.0	17.0	68.2
2024	349	20.5	17.0	68.2

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 Curry Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	369	19.0	19.4	0
1989	378	16.0	23.6	n/a
1990	405	16.0	25.3	0
1991	406	16.0	25.3	n/a
1992	407	16.0	25.4	n/a
1993	395	17.0	23.2	n/a
1994	380	22.9	16.6	n/a
1995	376	20.6	18.3	n/a
1996	376	20.6	18.3	n/a
1997	399	18.5	21.6	21.8
1998	427	21.8	19.6	23.9
1999	435	20.7	21.0	40.9
2000	421	21.0	20.0	29
2001	403	20.0	20.2	33.7
2002	393	19.0	20.7	36.1
2003	393	19.0	20.7	36.1
2004	396	22.5	17.6	39.1
2005	416	21.2	19.6	44
2006	444	20.0	22.2	45.3
2007	431	23.5	18.3	45
2008	458	23.5	19.5	44.5
2009	436	21.3	20.3	43.3
2010	442	21.0	21.0	48.6
2011	446	20.0	22.3	n/a
2012	380	17.0	22.3	57.9
2013	328	16.7	19.6	53.4
2014	277	14.6	18.9	54.2
2015	282	14.0	20.1	60.3
2016	286	14.0	20.4	57.3
2017	291	13.0	22.3	54
2018	346	14.0	24.7	44.5
2019	338	17.0	19.8	48.8
2020	362	16.0	22.6	58.8
2021	351	19.1	18.3	49.9
2022	341	21.0	16.2	47.8
2023	359	21.0	17.0	68.2
2024	349	20.5	17.0	68.2

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 Curry Middle School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$712 (8.3%)	$7,868 (91.7%)	$8,584

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Curry Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 154^th of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 215^th of 437 Middle schools	14%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
5th Grade Mathematics (Curry Middle School)	33.7	19.5	14.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	39.9	22	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.9	33.9	10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Curry Middle School)	51.1	26.5	24.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	43.2	23.5	19.7%
6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	45.3	30.8	14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Curry Middle School)	38.8	5.2	33.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	35.4	13	22.4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Curry Middle School)	50	26.5	23.5%
8th Grade Mathematics (Walker County)	37.6	17.4	20.2%
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	338	359	6.2%
African American	2	5	150%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	5	14	180%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	329	332	0.9%
Two or More Races	1	8	700%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	48.8%	68.2%	19.4%

Schools Near Curry 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 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th 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
Curry Middle School	Public	5-8	115 Yellow Jacket Dr	Jasper	35503	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-3441	349	21	17.0	68.2%	327 (93.7%)	3 (0.9%)	9 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.9%)	41	263^rd of 442 public middle schools	40.5%		49	215^th of 437 public middle schools	50.8%	48		29.5	14.9	17.0	19.2		21.9		68.4	51.7	59.0	35.6	$8,584	$712	$7,868
Jasper Junior High School	Public	7-8	1501 Viking Drive	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	No	(205) 221-9277	435	28	15.7	60.0%	279 (64.1%)	64 (14.7%)	79 (18.2%)	3 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.3%)	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
Maddox Intermediate School	Public	4-6	201 Panther Trail	Jasper	35501	Walker County	Jasper City	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 384-3230	669	36	18.8	60.8%	429 (64.1%)	99 (14.8%)	108 (16.1%)	7 (1.0%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.7%)								(n/a)	54.9	46.8	51.9			60.5		74.4	77.0	67.7			$8,476	$1,703	$6,774
Bankhead Middle School	Public	5-8	110 School Rd	Cordova	35550	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 483-7245	277	18	15.3	57.4%	249 (89.9%)	13 (4.7%)	4 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (4.0%)	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
Sumiton Middle School	Public	5-8	275 1st St N	Sumiton	35148	Walker County	Walker County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 648-2390	494	27	18.2	75.5%	406 (82.2%)	57 (11.5%)	14 (2.8%)	2 (0.4%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (2.6%)	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
Double Springs Middle School	Public	5-7	1218 County Rd 24	Double Springs	35553	Winston County	Winston County	No	No	No	Yes	(205) 717-3328	176	13	13.6	74.4%	169 (96.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.1%)	64.1	131^st of 442 public middle schools	70.4%		56.6	172^nd of 437 public middle schools	60.6%	41		20.3	35.7	30.4					57.6	54.4	53.6		$7,788	$838	$6,923
Corner Middle School	Public	5-8	10005 Corner School Road	Warrior	35180	Jefferson County	Jefferson County	No	No	No	No	(205) 379-3230	441	21	21.0	45.4%	416 (94.3%)	6 (1.4%)	12 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.4%)	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

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