Summary:
Ruhuma Junior High School is an elementary school located in Fort Payne, Alabama, serving grades PK-8 with a total enrollment of 165 students. The school is part of the DeKalb County school district, which is ranked 78 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Ruhuma Junior High School faces significant challenges, with consistently lower standardized test scores compared to the DeKalb County and Alabama state averages across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 3rd grade math proficiency rate was 14.29%, compared to 38.66% for DeKalb County and 42.16% for the state. The school also serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, with 79.5% to 80.86% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch over the past three school years. Despite the higher spending per student at $12,393, the school's academic performance remains below average, suggesting that factors beyond just funding, such as teaching quality, curriculum, and school leadership, may be contributing to the challenges.
When comparing Ruhuma Junior High School to nearby schools, some interesting differences emerge. Henagar Junior High School, also in the DeKalb County district, has higher academic performance than Ruhuma Junior High School, despite serving a similar student population. Crossville Elementary School, which has a significantly higher percentage of Hispanic students and a higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students, also outperforms Ruhuma Junior High School. Additionally, Macedonia School, located in the neighboring Jackson County district, has a higher percentage of White students, a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students, and also outperforms Ruhuma Junior High School on standardized tests.
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Detail:
Public PK, KG-8
District:
DeKalb County
SchoolDigger Rank:
506th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools
Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,393
Student/teacher ratio: 13.2
Number of students: 165
Racial breakdown:
White:
71.5%
American Indian:
21.2%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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African American:
1.2%
Two or more races:
1.2%
Free/discounted lunch recipients: 80.6%
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