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#394 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 29% in state

Hewitttrussville Middle School

Middle School · Trussville City · Trussville, AL

A Trussville City middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

5275 Trussville Clay Rd, Trussville, AL 35173

  • Math 42% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 73% proficient (2022)
  • 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.4Excellent40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-2.54 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics6.7Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency73% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency58% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)70% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-12.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
Resources & Environment8.0Excellent25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.8:1
District spending per student$12,396
Chronic Absenteeism8.7%

Students at Hewitttrussville Middle School score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency42%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency73%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 58% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
88%
ELA
93%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2012
Math
91%
ELA
93%
2013
Math
51%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
65%
ELA
56%
2016
Math
66%
ELA
61%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
69%
2018
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2019
Math
71%
ELA
68%
2020*
Math
33%
ELA
75%
2021*
Math
33%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
73%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 73% (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 score

Free/reduced lunch

21%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Hewitttrussville 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 7Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,110/100K

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

$113,028

Median home value

$327,500

Median rent

$1,303/mo

College educated

43.2%

Homeownership

89.4%

Poverty rate

4.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35173; 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

1 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Claychalkville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.06–82.8 mi1,025Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Trussville City

Schools in district
5
Rank in district
#5 of 5
District spending per student
$12,396NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
3.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Hewitttrussville Middle School is listed in Trussville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Hewitttrussville Middle School

Hewitttrussville Middle School is a public middle school in Trussville, AL, part of Trussville City, serving approximately 1,139 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #394 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Hewitttrussville Middle School

What grades does Hewitttrussville Middle School serve?

Hewitttrussville Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.

How many students attend Hewitttrussville Middle School?

Hewitttrussville Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,139 students.

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

The student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Hewitttrussville Middle School rank in AL?

Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks #394 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Hewitttrussville Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?

Hewitttrussville Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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 Hewitttrussville Middle School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Hewitttrussville Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Hewitttrussville Middle School a charter school?

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

Is Hewitttrussville Middle School a Title I school?

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

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

21.0% of students at Hewitttrussville 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
1,139
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
64
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Jefferson County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.7%
Area population (ZIP 35173)
32,125
Area average commute
28.1 min
Area median age
40
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 35173; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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