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#685 of 1,356 schools in AL
Vinemont Middle School
Middle School · Cullman County · Vinemont, AL
A Cullman County middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
170 High School Rd, Vinemont, AL 35179
- Math 26% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Vinemont Middle School score 38% 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 13 points since 2019, to 38% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (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
62.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Vinemont 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 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated812/100K
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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
$62,750
Median home value
$175,600
Median rent
$763/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
87.3%
Poverty rate
10.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35179; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cullman Child Development CenterEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 155 | Compare → |
| Vinemont Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.2private | PK–12 | 2.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Cullman Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | 7–8 | 4.1 mi | 488 | Compare → |
| Fairview Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 281 | 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.
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.
Cullman County
- Schools in district
- 27
- Rank in district
- #13 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
Vinemont Middle School is listed in Cullman County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Vinemont Middle School
Vinemont Middle School is a public middle school in Vinemont, AL, part of Cullman County, serving approximately 244 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #685 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Vinemont Middle School
What grades does Vinemont Middle School serve?
Vinemont Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Vinemont Middle School?
Vinemont Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 244 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Vinemont Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Vinemont Middle School is 18.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Vinemont Middle School rank in AL?
Vinemont Middle School ranks #685 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Vinemont Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Vinemont Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Vinemont Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Vinemont Middle School has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Vinemont Middle School a charter school?
No, Vinemont Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Vinemont Middle School a Title I school?
No, Vinemont Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Vinemont Middle School?
62.7% of students at Vinemont 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
- 244
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Cullman County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.0%
- Phone
- (256) 739-1943
- Area population (ZIP 35179)
- 8,957
- Area average commute
- 25.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 35179; 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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