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#709 of 1,356 schools in AL
Fairview Middle School
Middle School · Cullman County · Cullman, AL
A Cullman County middle school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
841 Welcome Rd, Cullman, AL 35058
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
- 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Fairview Middle School score 40% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 40% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 58% (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
63.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Fairview 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 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,682/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cullman), 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
$59,950
Median home value
$193,600
Median rent
$872/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 in Cullman County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | Not available | 155 | Compare → |
| Good Hope Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 361 | Compare → |
| Hanceville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 321 | Compare → |
| Vinemont Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | Not available | 244 | 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.
Cullman County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #14 of 25
- District spending per student
- $11,821NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Fairview Middle School is listed in Cullman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Fairview Middle School
Fairview Middle School is a public middle school in Cullman, AL, part of Cullman County, serving approximately 281 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10 and ranks #709 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Fairview Middle School
What grades does Fairview Middle School serve?
Fairview Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Fairview Middle School?
Fairview Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Fairview Middle School is 20.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Fairview Middle School rank in AL?
Fairview Middle School ranks #709 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Fairview Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Fairview Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 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 Fairview Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Fairview Middle School has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Fairview Middle School a charter school?
No, Fairview Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Fairview Middle School a Title I school?
No, Fairview Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Fairview Middle School?
63.7% of students at Fairview 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Cullman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.7%
- Phone
- (256) 796-0883
- Area population (ZIP 35058)
- 11,003
- Area average commute
- 27.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
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 35058; 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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