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Park Crossing High School

High School · Montgomery County · Montgomery, AL

A Montgomery County high school where students score 43 points below what's typical for similar communities.

8000 Park Crossing, Montgomery, AL 36117

  • Math 8% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 12% proficient (2022)
  • 93.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change-1.09 pts/yr
Data Period2013–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics1.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency7.5% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency12% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency10% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)52% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-42.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile3th
College Readiness6.8Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate93%
AP Participation18.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment8.4Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.4:1
District spending per student$12,977
Chronic Absenteeism16.9%

Students at Park Crossing High School score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 52%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency8%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency12%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 17 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 10-year record (2013–2022).

Show all 10 years
2013
Math
8%
ELA
52%
2014
Math
8%
ELA
44%
2015
Math
10%
ELA
26%
2016
Math
4%
ELA
17%
2017
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2018
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
23%
ELA
30%
2020*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
8%
ELA
12%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 13% (multi-year average, 2013-2022) · reading/ELA 29% (multi-year average, 2013-2022)

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

Based on 20 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

53.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Park Crossing High 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 3Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,830/100K

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

$72,237

Median home value

$225,900

Median rent

$1,209/mo

College educated

46.3%

Homeownership

62.4%

Poverty rate

11%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs2AP courses offered
18.5% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics12sports offered
6 boys'·6 girls'·12 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Booker T Washington Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.09–121.6 mi505Compare →
Churchill AcademyPrivate · tuition7.0private1–121.6 mi95Compare →
Brewbaker Technology Magnet High SchoolEnrollment path unverified7.69–122.8 mi573Compare →
Montgomery Catholic Preparatory SchoolPrivate · tuition6.8privateK–123.1 mi764Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Montgomery County

Schools in district
52
Rank in district
#13 of 51
District spending per student
$12,977NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
27.6%Census SAIPE · 2024

Park Crossing High School is listed in Montgomery County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Park Crossing High School

Park Crossing High School is a public high school in Montgomery, AL, part of Montgomery County, serving approximately 871 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #672 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Park Crossing High School

What grades does Park Crossing High School serve?

Park Crossing High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Park Crossing High School?

Park Crossing High School has an enrollment of approximately 871 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Park Crossing High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Park Crossing High School is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Park Crossing High School rank in AL?

Park Crossing High School ranks #672 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Park Crossing High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Park Crossing High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 Park Crossing High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Park Crossing High School has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2022).

Is Park Crossing High School a charter school?

No, Park Crossing High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Park Crossing High School a Title I school?

No, Park Crossing High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Park Crossing High School?

53.2% of students at Park Crossing High 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
9th – 12th
Enrollment
871
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
53
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Montgomery County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
16.9%
4-Year Graduation
93.0%
Area population (ZIP 36117)
52,608
Area average commute
20.9 min
Area median age
36.7
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 36117; 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, 2013-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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