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#795 of 1,356 schools in AL
Erwin Middle School
Middle School · Jefferson County · Center Point, AL
A Jefferson County middle school where students score 19 points below what's typical for similar communities.
532 23rd Ave NW, Center Point, AL 35215
- Math 3% proficient (2022)
- Reading 20% proficient (2022)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Erwin Middle School score 12% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 30%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 12% in 2022, across a 12-year record (2011–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 16% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
93.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Erwin 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 27Car-Dependent
- Bike 18Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$51,854
Median home value
$146,900
Median rent
$1,080/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
54.2%
Poverty rate
21.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35215; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 1.9 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Huffman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.6 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 440 | Compare → |
| Rudd Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.3 | 6–8 | 4.1 mi | 675 | Compare → |
| Bragg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.8 | 6–8 | Not available | 780 | 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.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #20 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
Erwin Middle School is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Erwin Middle School
Erwin Middle School is a public middle school in Center Point, AL, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 593 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #795 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Erwin Middle School
What grades does Erwin Middle School serve?
Erwin Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Erwin Middle School?
Erwin Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Erwin Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Erwin Middle School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Erwin Middle School rank in AL?
Erwin Middle School ranks #795 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Erwin Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Erwin Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Erwin Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Erwin Middle School has 16% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Erwin Middle School a charter school?
No, Erwin Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Erwin Middle School a Title I school?
No, Erwin Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Erwin Middle School?
93.6% of students at Erwin 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
- 593
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.4%
- Phone
- (205) 379-3430
- Area population (ZIP 35215)
- 46,372
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 35215; 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
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