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#1001 of 1,356 schools in AL
Charles R Drew Middle School
Middle School · Talladega County · Lincoln, AL
A Talladega County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
78975 Al Hwy 77, Lincoln, AL 35096
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Charles R Drew Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 34% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Charles R Drew Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,667/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Lincoln), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$74,650
Median home value
$176,700
Median rent
$914/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
91.4%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35096; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Talladega County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Childersburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 269 | Compare → |
| Fayetteville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–12 | Not available | 578 | Compare → |
| Munford Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | 6–8 | Not available | 285 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Talladega County
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #9 of 17
- District spending per student
- $12,145NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Charles R Drew Middle School is listed in Talladega County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Charles R Drew Middle School
Charles R Drew Middle School is a public middle school in Lincoln, AL, part of Talladega County, serving approximately 450 students in grades 6th-8th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,001 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Charles R Drew Middle School
What grades does Charles R Drew Middle School serve?
Charles R Drew Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Charles R Drew Middle School?
Charles R Drew Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 450 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Charles R Drew Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Charles R Drew Middle School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Charles R Drew Middle School rank in AL?
Charles R Drew Middle School ranks #1,001 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Charles R Drew Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Charles R Drew Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Charles R Drew Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Charles R Drew Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Charles R Drew Middle School a charter school?
No, Charles R Drew Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Charles R Drew Middle School a Title I school?
No, Charles R Drew Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Charles R Drew Middle School?
71.3% of students at Charles R Drew Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 450
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Talladega County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (256) 315-5280
- Area population (ZIP 35096)
- 9,201
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35096; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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