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ASchoolGrades
332
Enrollment
33%
Proficiency
+19 pts
3-Year Growth
30.2:1
Student:Teacher

Performance Overview

Academic Proficiency
33%
Students meeting grade-level standards
3-Year Growth
+19
Proficiency change over 3 years
Resource Access
43/100
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About This School

C J Donald Middle School is a middle school located in Fairfield, Alabama. The school serves 332 students in grades 6-8.

With a DataScore of 44/100 (D), C J Donald Middle School performs below the state average for Alabama. Notably, the school is on an upward trend, showing meaningful improvement over the past three years.

85% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.

Frequently Asked Questions

C J Donald Middle School has a DataScore of 44/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.

C J Donald Middle School has 332 students enrolled in grades 6-8. The student-to-teacher ratio is 30.2:1.

Yes, C J Donald Middle School is on an upward trend with a 3-year growth score of +19, showing meaningful academic improvement.

The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.

C J Donald Middle School is part of the Fairfield City in Fairfield, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.

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DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.