C J Donald Middle School
Fairfield, AL · Middle School · Grades 6-8
Performance Overview
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.
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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.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.