Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet
529 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, located in Albany, Georgia, is a specialized educational institution within the Dougherty County School System. As a magnet school, it is designed to provide students with a rigorous academic environment that often emphasizes specific areas of study, such as STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) or advanced liberal arts, aimed at preparing middle-schoolers for the transition to high school and beyond. The school serves a diverse student body and prides itself on fostering a community of learners who are encouraged to pursue excellence through innovative instruction and extracurricular engagement.
The facility on Lockett Station Road serves as a hub for academic development, focusing on both scholastic achievement and character building. By integrating specialized curriculum paths with traditional middle school standards, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet seeks to challenge its students intellectually while maintaining a supportive atmosphere. The school remains a notable option for families in the Albany area looking for a structured, theme-based academic experience that promotes critical thinking and student leadership.
The facility on Lockett Station Road serves as a hub for academic development, focusing on both scholastic achievement and character building. By integrating specialized curriculum paths with traditional middle school standards, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet seeks to challenge its students intellectually while maintaining a supportive atmosphere. The school remains a notable option for families in the Albany area looking for a structured, theme-based academic experience that promotes critical thinking and student leadership.
529
Total Students
38.3
Full-Time Teachers
13.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 20 |
| Hispanic | 22 |
| Black | 470 |
| Asian | 9 |
| Two or More | 7 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Black470 (88.8 %)
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Hispanic22 (4.2 %)
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White20 (3.8 %)
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Asian9 (1.7 %)
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Two or More7 (1.3 %)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Dougherty County |
| Phone: | (229)431-3362 |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 529 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 38.3 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.8 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 459 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
185
Grade 7
181
Grade 8
163
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 185 |
| Grade 7 | 181 |
| Grade 8 | 163 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 317 | 59.9% |
| Male | 212 | 40.1% |
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