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Hewitttrussville Middle School vs. Claychalkville Middle School

Should you attend Hewitttrussville Middle School or Claychalkville Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Hewitttrussville Middle School
5275 Trussville Clay Road
Trussville, AL 35173
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Claychalkville Middle School
6700 Trussvilleclay Rd
Trussville, AL 35173
: 
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 1,139 students in grades 6-8, Hewitttrussville Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Claychalkville Middle School in Trussville, AL, served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 1,025 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023, ranking #1072 in the state, showing a decline from #696 in 2010.
Math proficiency was 6%, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 29%, lower than the state average of 47%, both reflecting downward trends since 2012.
Minority enrollment was 92% in 2023, with 58% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating increased socioeconomic need compared to earlier years with lower free lunch percentages.
Science proficiency stood at 18%, lower than the state average of 38% in 2022, continuing a multi–year pattern of underperformance.
Graduation rates ranged from 85% to 94% between 2013 and 2023, typically slightly below the state average, with 85% reported in 2023 compared to the state's 88%.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,139 students
1,025 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hewitttrussville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Claychalkville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hewitttrussville Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Claychalkville Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
65 teachers
59 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hewitttrussville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Claychalkville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hewitttrussville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Trussville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Claychalkville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#142 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#1072 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hewitttrussville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Claychalkville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in AL)
6%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hewitttrussville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Trussville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claychalkville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hewitttrussville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Trussville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claychalkville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
66%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hewitttrussville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Trussville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Claychalkville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hewitttrussville Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Claychalkville Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
368
360
Grade 7 Students
409
317
Grade 8 Students
362
348

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hewitttrussville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Trussville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Claychalkville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hewitttrussville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Trussville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Claychalkville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
80%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hewitttrussville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Trussville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Claychalkville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
74%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hewitttrussville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Trussville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Claychalkville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hewitttrussville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Trussville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Claychalkville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Jefferson County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.43
0.35
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hewitttrussville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Trussville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Claychalkville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
58%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hewitttrussville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Trussville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Claychalkville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hewitttrussville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Trussville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Claychalkville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Jefferson County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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