Russellville Middle School in Russellville, AL

At a glance

Reported students

600

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

31.25

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

19.2:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Alabama middle enrollment

71st percentile

Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

643

Russellville Middle School: 600 reported students.

State peer staffing position

72nd percentile

19.2:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 551
Teachers (FTE): 36.5
Student–teacher ratio: 15.1:1

What the reported data says about Russellville Middle School

Russellville Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Russellville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Russellville City. NCES reports 600 students for 2024–25.

Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 71st percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 19.2:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (63.7%) and White (31%). English learners represent 29.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Russellville Middle School

1How do the reported 19.2:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 29.6%
Students with disabilities: 9.4%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 60.2%
Lunch program: Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 1
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0.25

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White31%
Hispanic63.7%
Black3%
Asian0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial1.8%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Russellville Elementary School

Elementary · Grades 03–06

576 reported students

West Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–02

686 reported students

Russellville High School

High · Grades 09–12

753 reported students

Russellville City Career Tech Center

High · Grades 09–12

Enrollment not reported

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Public schools near Russellville Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Russellville High School High · Russellville City	09–12	753	0.3 mi
Russellville City Career Tech Center High · Russellville City	09–12	—	0.3 mi
West Elementary School Elementary · Russellville City	PK–02	686	0.3 mi
Russellville Elementary School Elementary · Russellville City	03–06	576	0.4 mi
Tharptown Elementary School Elementary · Franklin County	PK–06	541	6.7 mi
Tharptown High School High · Franklin County	07–12	410	6.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Russellville Middle School

What grades does Russellville Middle School serve?

Russellville Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Russellville City.

How many students attend Russellville Middle School?

Russellville Middle School reported 600 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 71st percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 551 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Russellville Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 19.2:1, based on 600 students and 31.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Russellville Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Russellville Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Russellville City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Russellville Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

60.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Russellville Middle School in?

Russellville Middle School is part of Russellville City, based in Russellville, AL, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Russellville Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Russellville High School (0.3 mi), Russellville City Career Tech Center (0.3 mi), West Elementary School (0.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.