A+
Excellent
97/100

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 324 Lockett Station Rd, Albany, GA 31721
Overall
A+
97/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 94th percentile in Georgia
Growth
A
Students gain 1.10 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 84th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Georgia for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Georgia schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

97
Repit Score
out of 100
507
Students
enrolled
14.7:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%94/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%84/100Students gain 1.10 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.21 in 2009–19; 80th percentile in Georgia (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 30% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Georgia schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +44 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Georgia. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency70% (+28 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency68% (+26 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Georgia state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White85%85%reading +27 pts, math +27 pts98th percentile (list)
Black69%66%reading +38 pts, math +40 pts99th percentile (list)
Hispanic70%90%reading +34 pts, math +54 pts100th percentile (list)
Low-income70%68%reading +38 pts, math +38 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 324 Lockett Station Rd
City Albany
ZIP Code 31721
District 1301830
NCES School ID 130183002546
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 31721

Understanding the community around Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $76,243
Per Capita Income $43,416
Poverty Rate 5.5%
Households Earning $100K+ 35.9%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 38.8%
High School or Higher 91.8%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $197,900
Median Rent $1,087
Owner-Occupied 69.4%
Renter-Occupied 30.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 44.6%
Female 55.4%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Black 90.1%
White 3.0%
Hispanic/Latino 3.6%
Asian 1.4%
Two or More Races 1.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 507
Teachers (FTE) 34.4
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.7:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet has a Repit School Score of 97 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet has 507 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.7:1.
What grades does Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet serve?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet receive per student?
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet receives $16,606 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet in 31721 ▼
Avg Home Value
$241,495
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,428
1-Year Change
+2.8%
% Renters
30.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026