What grades does Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet serve?

As a Middle school, Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet serves students in Albany, GA. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet located?

You can find Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet in Albany, GA.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet?

At Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet, there are approximately 14.9 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Albany, GA?

Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet is among the schools serving Albany, GA. The school is part of the local school system.

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Robert A. Cross Middle Magnet — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|Albany, Georgia|Dougherty County

Albany, GA 31721

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Sep

Mon

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Oct

Mon

Fall BreakBreak

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Nov

Wed

Veterans DayEvent

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

507

Student:Teacher

14.9:1

Locale

Suburban

District

Dougherty County

Econ. Disadvantaged

83.4%

Phone

(229)431-3362

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

70-74%

Math Proficiency

45-49%

Chronic Absenteeism

3.1%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

182 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.9:1

Better than average in GA

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

563

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

40.3

100% fully certified

Counselors

Social Workers

0.25

Nurses

0.5

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$18,742

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$10,339

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$20,374

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 26%State 40%Local 35%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

39.8%

Below 150% poverty line

10.4%

Unemployment rate

15.3%

Uninsured residents

15.9%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,701

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,617

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

515 (32%)

Intellectual Disability

336 (21%)

Autism

181 (11%)

Other Health Impairment

176 (11%)

Speech/Language Impairment

160 (10%)

Emotional Disturbance

34 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

478

Current enrollment

Declining(-32% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Aug 3, 2026

First Day of School

Event

Mon, Sep 7, 2026

Labor Day

Holiday

Mon, Oct 5, 2026

Fall Break

Break

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day No School - Dougherty County Schools	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break Fall Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day No School - Dougherty County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break Thanksgiving Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter Break Winter Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day No School - Dougherty County Schools	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Mid-Winter Break Mid-Winter Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Mon, Apr 5, 2027	Spring Break Spring Break - Dougherty County Schools	Break	—
Fri, May 21, 2027	Last Day of School Last Day of School - Dougherty County Schools	Event	—