Hewitttrussville Middle School

HewittTrussville Middle School serves 1,139 students in grades 6-8 in Trussville, Alabama, ranking as one of the state's stronger middle schools at #178 out of 1,360 schools statewide. With 64 full-time equivalent teachers, the school maintains an 18:1 student-teacher ratio that allows for reasonable class sizes in this large suburban setting. The school demonstrates solid academic performance, earning a 7.5 out of 10 rating from MySchoolScout.

Students show particular strength in English Language Arts, with 73% achieving proficiency or above across grade levels. Mathematics presents more of a growth opportunity, with 42% of students reaching proficiency standards, indicating focused attention on strengthening computational and problem-solving skills. HewittTrussville Middle School sits in an established community where families value education, reflected in the area's 42% college graduation rate and strong economic stability with a median household income of $114,483.

The low poverty rate of just 3.8% in the surrounding 35173 ZIP code suggests students generally come from supportive home environments that complement the school's educational mission. The school operates in Trussville's large suburban environment in Jefferson County, where tree-lined neighborhoods and well-maintained communities create an atmosphere conducive to learning and family life.