Below Average
#1237 of 1,356 schools in AL
Childersburg Middle School
Middle School · Talladega County · Childersburg, AL
A Talladega County middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
800 4th St SE, Childersburg, AL 35044
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 48% proficient (2022)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Childersburg Middle School score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 55 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 34% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (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
86.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Childersburg 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,369/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Childersburg), 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
$50,448
Median home value
$120,000
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
11.7%
Homeownership
68.8%
Poverty rate
16.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35044; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 in Talladega County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles R Drew Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 450 | 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
- #15 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
Childersburg Middle School is listed in Talladega County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Childersburg Middle School
Childersburg Middle School is a public middle school in Childersburg, AL, part of Talladega County, serving approximately 269 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,237 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Childersburg Middle School
What grades does Childersburg Middle School serve?
Childersburg Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Childersburg Middle School?
Childersburg Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 269 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Childersburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Childersburg Middle School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Childersburg Middle School rank in AL?
Childersburg Middle School ranks #1,237 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Childersburg Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Childersburg Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 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 Childersburg Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Childersburg Middle School has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Childersburg Middle School a charter school?
No, Childersburg Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Childersburg Middle School a Title I school?
No, Childersburg Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Childersburg Middle School?
86.6% of students at Childersburg 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
- 269
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Talladega County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.1%
- Phone
- (256) 315-5505
- Area population (ZIP 35044)
- 8,225
- Area average commute
- 27.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.6
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 35044; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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