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#1184 of 1,356 schools in AL

Corner Middle School

Middle School · Jefferson County · Warrior, AL

A Jefferson County middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.

10005 Corner School Rd, Warrior, AL 35180

  • Math 21% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 54% proficient (2022)
  • 21:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-4.34 pts/yr
Data Period2011–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics4.9Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency21% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency38% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-19.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile31th
Resources & Environment2.8Needs Improvement25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21:1
District spending per student$12,194
Chronic Absenteeism22.9%

Students at Corner Middle School score 38% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency21%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency54%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 14 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).

Show all 12 years
2011
Math
91%
ELA
95%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
95%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
60%
ELA
54%
2015
Math
58%
ELA
55%
2016
Math
55%
ELA
50%
2017
Math
51%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2019
Math
48%
ELA
54%
2020*
Math
13%
ELA
56%
2021*
Math
13%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 61% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 24 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Corner 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 21Car-Dependent
  • Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,487/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Warrior), 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

$71,281

Median home value

$198,600

Median rent

$895/mo

College educated

15.1%

Homeownership

85.9%

Poverty rate

13.9%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35180; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Jefferson County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Bragg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.86–8Not available780Compare →
Erwin Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.06–8Not available593Compare →
Jefferson County International Baccalaureate SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.66–8Not available334Compare →
Jefferson County Virtual SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.9K–12Not available227Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Jefferson County

Schools in district
57
Rank in district
#41 of 55
District spending per student
$12,194NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.9%Census SAIPE · 2024

Corner Middle School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Corner Middle School

Corner Middle School is a public middle school in Warrior, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 441 students in grades 5th-8th with a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,184 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Corner Middle School

What grades does Corner Middle School serve?

Corner Middle School serves students in grades 5th through 8th.

How many students attend Corner Middle School?

Corner Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 441 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Corner Middle School?

The student-teacher ratio at Corner Middle School is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Corner Middle School rank in AL?

Corner Middle School ranks #1,184 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Corner Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Corner Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.3 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 Corner Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Corner Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 61% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).

Is Corner Middle School a charter school?

No, Corner Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Corner Middle School a Title I school?

No, Corner Middle School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Corner Middle School?

45.4% of students at Corner 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
5th – 8th
Enrollment
441
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
Teachers (FTE)
21
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
22.9%
Area population (ZIP 35180)
14,097
Area average commute
32.6 min
Area median age
37.7
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 35180; 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, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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