How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Hale County Middle School | Hillcrest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Moundville, AL | Tuscaloosa, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 243 | 542 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.7:1 | 19.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.5% | 58.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Hale County Middle School | Hillcrest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,032 | $11,564 |
| District | Hale County Public Schools | Tuscaloosa County School System |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Hale County Middle School | Hillcrest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 39.5% | 14.8% |
| African American | 55.1% | 78.2% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.1% | 4.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 1.8% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Hale County Middle School | Hillcrest Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 277:1 | 584:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 14.9% | 16.3% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 102 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.