Owens Cross Roads School

161 Wilson Mann Road
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Owens Cross Roads 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 45-49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Black and American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20% in AL
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Owens Cross Roads School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Owens Cross Roads School's student population of 319 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
319 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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School Rankings

Owens Cross Roads School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Owens Cross Roads School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#189 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Owens Cross Roads School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
45-49%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Owens Cross Roads School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Owens Cross Roads School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Owens Cross Roads School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
7%
1%
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Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
6%
11%
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Black
13%
32%
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White
71%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.47
This chart displays the diversity score of Owens Cross Roads School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Owens Cross Roads School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Owens Cross Roads School's ranking?
Owens Cross Roads School is ranked #189 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Owens Cross Roads School often compared to?
Owens Cross Roads Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Madison County Elementary School, New Hope Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Owens Cross Roads School?
319 students attend Owens Cross Roads School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
71% of Owens Cross Roads School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are American Indian, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Owens Cross Roads School?
Owens Cross Roads School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Owens Cross Roads School offer ?
Owens Cross Roads School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Owens Cross Roads School part of?
Owens Cross Roads School is part of Madison County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 319 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 29%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 45-49% (Top 20%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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