Hewitt–Trussville Junior High School, a Jefferson County public school in Trussville, Alabama, closed in 2004; it served grades 8 and 9 with an enrollment of 598 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 before closure.
The school's math proficiency declined notably over recent years, falling to 21% in 2023, lower than the Alabama state average of 30%, with a marked drop from highs above 80% in 2012–2013 to the low 20s by 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 90% in 2013 to 26% in 2022, consistently remaining lower than the state average of 47% in the latest reporting year.
Science proficiency recorded 32% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38% but higher than the district rate of 26% that year.
The student body was predominantly White (92%), with minority enrollment representing less than 10%, while eligibility for free or reduced–price lunch remained low around 7%.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 8-9
Total Students
598 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
6%
32%
White
92%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Hewitt-trussville Junior High School?
598 students attend Hewitt-trussville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Hewitt-trussville Junior High School students are White, 6% of students are Black, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Hewitt-trussville Junior High School?
Hewitt-trussville Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Hewitt-trussville Junior High School offer ?
Hewitt-trussville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 8-9
What school district is Hewitt-trussville Junior High School part of?
Hewitt-trussville Junior High School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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