Chapman Middle School

Summary:

Chapman Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 368 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Huntsville City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Chapman Middle School faces significant academic challenges, consistently performing below the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 5.26% of 6th-grade students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 30.09% for Huntsville City and 31.56% for the state. The school has a disproportionately high percentage of African American students (64.13%) compared to nearby schools, and its performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and low socioeconomic status student subgroups. Chapman Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Alabama middle schools, placing it among the lowest-performing in the state.

The academic performance of Chapman Middle School stands in stark contrast to nearby schools, such as Mountain Gap Middle School and Hampton Cove Middle School, which consistently rank in the top 10-15% of Alabama middle schools and have much higher proficiency rates in core subject areas. This raises concerns about equity and the Huntsville City School District's ability to effectively support and improve underperforming schools, which could have broader implications for the overall quality of education in the Huntsville area.

Detail:

Public 6-8

2006 Reuben Dr NE
Huntsville, AL 35811

(256) 428-7640

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
407^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Students who attend Chapman Middle School usually attend:

High:

Lee High School

Feeder schools for Chapman Middle School:

Elementary:	Chapman Elementary School
	Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School
	Montview Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 351

Racial breakdown:

African American:

67.5%

Hispanic:

16.0%

White:

11.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 88%

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Chapman Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Chapman Middle School 407^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Chapman Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	15.20	369^th	407	9.3%
2005	22.40	346^th	415	16.6%
2006	16.78	372^nd	409	9.0%
2007	16.06	370^th	412	10.2%
2008	21.11	361^st	417	13.4%
2009	16.98	382^nd	425	10.1%
2010	7.41	416^th	435	4.4%
2011	6.89	418^th	435	3.9%
2012	8.86	414^th	436	5.0%
2013	4.38	427^th	436	2.1%
2014	8.65	419^th	438	4.3%
2021	16.02	376^th	440	14.5%
2022	10.41	406^th	432	6.0%
2023	13.45	383^rd	437	12.4%
2024	11.09	407^th	442	7.9%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	8.67	59^th	61	3.3%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	30.34	83^rd	106	21.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	31.18	210^th	274	23.4%
2022	26.63	218^th	256	14.8%
2023	55.25	86^th	281	69.4%
2024	36.70	176^th	281	37.4%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	18.64	362^nd	415	12.8%
2022	10.09	413^th	421	1.9%
2023	18.14	363^rd	410	11.5%
2024	13.60	397^th	437	9.2%

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Rank History for Female students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	17.41	353^rd	415	14.9%
2022	13.13	387^th	423	8.5%
2023	15.07	368^th	417	11.8%
2024	11.38	395^th	426	7.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	15.23	366^th	418	12.4%
2022	9.63	410^th	427	4.0%
2023	13.27	378^th	419	9.8%
2024	11.60	393^rd	428	8.2%

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Rank History for African American students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	25.03	215^th	266	19.2%
2022	16.95	263^rd	271	3.0%
2023	22.44	228^th	263	13.3%
2024	23.40	227^th	269	15.6%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	25.48	122^nd	154	20.8%
2022	13.78	150^th	157	4.5%
2023	18.50	147^th	166	11.4%
2024	18.67	145^th	164	11.6%

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Rank History for White students at Chapman Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	18.51	327^th	369	11.4%
2022	14.24	351^st	376	6.6%
2023	17.86	333^rd	370	10.0%
2024	10.05	355^th	373	4.8%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Chapman Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	582	582
1989	324	270	3	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	602
1990	307	259	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	574
1991	324	242	3	0	3	n/a	n/a	0	572
1992	332	253	4	2	0	n/a	n/a	-2	589
1993	328	277	4	1	3	n/a	n/a	0	613
1994	325	260	4	3	2	n/a	n/a	0	594
1995	274	254	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1996	274	254	3	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	533
1997	269	248	0	4	0	n/a	n/a	0	521
1998	261	254	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	519
1999	231	259	0	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	494
2000	195	237	1	3	3	n/a	n/a	2	441
2001	194	232	0	5	2	n/a	n/a	1	434
2002	190	243	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	445
2003	190	243	1	9	2	n/a	n/a	0	445
2004	161	263	2	7	7	n/a	n/a	0	440
2005	121	250	2	5	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
2006	113	239	1	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	357
2007	80	244	4	1	1	n/a	n/a	0	330
2008	73	246	1	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	328
2009	67	228	0	6	4	n/a	n/a	0	305
2010	70	233	0	16	6	n/a	n/a	1	326
2011	57	249	3	11	3	0	0	0	323
2012	54	208	3	5	4	0	5	0	279
2013	57	216	2	8	1	0	8	0	292
2020	68	240	2	40	1	0	17	0	368
2021	60	256	2	44	2	0	14	0	378
2022	71	279	1	49	2	0	0	0	402
2023	59	236	4	50	1	0	18	0	368
2024	40	237	0	56	1	0	17	0	351

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Chapman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	582	41.0	14.1	0
1989	602	40.0	15.0	n/a
1990	574	40.0	14.3	0
1991	572	40.0	14.3	n/a
1992	589	39.0	15.1	n/a
1993	613	38.0	16.1	n/a
1994	594	38.0	15.6	n/a
1995	533	42.3	12.6	n/a
1996	533	42.3	12.6	n/a
1997	521	38.5	13.5	44.1
1998	519	39.0	13.3	44.1
1999	494	36.0	13.7	55.5
2000	441	37.5	11.8	58.3
2001	434	38.5	11.3	59.8
2002	445	36.5	12.2	62.9
2003	445	36.5	12.2	62.9
2004	440	34.0	12.9	66.1
2005	378	33.5	11.3	76.2
2006	357	31.0	11.5	73.9
2007	330	31.0	10.6	80
2008	328	31.7	10.3	78.7
2009	305	31.7	9.5	85.9
2010	326	38.2	8.5	87.4
2011	323	27.3	11.8	91.6
2012	279	23.1	12.0	87.8
2013	292	27.1	10.7	91.1
2020	368	21.0	17.5	88
2021	378	24.0	15.7	87.8
2022	402	19.9	20.2	88.1
2023	368	22.9	16.0	88
2024	351	20.9	16.7	88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Chapman Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	582	41.0	14.1	0
1989	602	40.0	15.0	n/a
1990	574	40.0	14.3	0
1991	572	40.0	14.3	n/a
1992	589	39.0	15.1	n/a
1993	613	38.0	16.1	n/a
1994	594	38.0	15.6	n/a
1995	533	42.3	12.6	n/a
1996	533	42.3	12.6	n/a
1997	521	38.5	13.5	44.1
1998	519	39.0	13.3	44.1
1999	494	36.0	13.7	55.5
2000	441	37.5	11.8	58.3
2001	434	38.5	11.3	59.8
2002	445	36.5	12.2	62.9
2003	445	36.5	12.2	62.9
2004	440	34.0	12.9	66.1
2005	378	33.5	11.3	76.2
2006	357	31.0	11.5	73.9
2007	330	31.0	10.6	80
2008	328	31.7	10.3	78.7
2009	305	31.7	9.5	85.9
2010	326	38.2	8.5	87.4
2011	323	27.3	11.8	91.6
2012	279	23.1	12.0	87.8
2013	292	27.1	10.7	91.1
2020	368	21.0	17.5	88
2021	378	24.0	15.7	87.8
2022	402	19.9	20.2	88.1
2023	368	22.9	16.0	88
2024	351	20.9	16.7	88

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Chapman Middle School	Public	6-8	2006 Reuben Dr NE	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7640	351	21	16.7	88.0%	40 (11.4%)	237 (67.5%)	56 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	11.1	407^th of 442 public middle schools	7.9%		13.5	383^rd of 437 public middle schools	12.4%	24			5.3	2.0	2.3		9.1			32.1	15.5	27.8
Huntsville Junior High School	Public	6-8	817 Adams St SE	Huntsville	35801	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7700	459	24	19.3	38.3%	201 (43.8%)	179 (39.0%)	49 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.2%)	57.9	158^th of 442 public middle schools	64.3%		64.2	127^th of 437 public middle schools	70.9%	31				23.1	19.1		45.0				49.2	53.3	$8,048	$1,306	$6,741
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School	Public	6-8	3221 Mastin Lake Road	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7000	177	18	10.1	27.1%	39 (22.0%)	94 (53.1%)	24 (13.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.5%)	76.6	74^th of 442 public middle schools	83.3%		70.2	102^nd of 437 public middle schools	76.7%	28			32.8	20.4	29.6		55.6			73.8	66.7	75.9
Ronald McNair 78	Public	7-8	5000 Pulaski Pike	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7660	411	20	20.5	88.1%	22 (5.4%)	299 (72.7%)	72 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	13.7	385^th of 442 public middle schools	12.9%		13.4	384^th of 437 public middle schools	12.1%	1				2.5	6.3		17.8				18.8	26.8	$8,772	$1,662	$7,108
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 Sparkman Drive NE	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7600	264	19	14.1	18.9%	70 (26.5%)	147 (55.7%)	24 (9.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.7%)	61.6	146^th of 442 public middle schools	67.0%		69.9	103^rd of 437 public middle schools	76.4%	43			23.7	28.6	12.0		42.7			55.9	63.1	65.3
Riverton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	399 Homer Nance Road	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4640	822	38	21.6	36.6%	487 (59.2%)	175 (21.3%)	49 (6.0%)	12 (1.5%)	44 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.7%)								(n/a)	52.0	49.0	49.8			56.6		71.2	72.0	70.3			$7,840	$714	$7,086
Morris Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Bob Wallace Avenue	Huntsville	35805	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7340	409	27	15.1	57.7%	45 (11.0%)	148 (36.2%)	192 (46.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.9%)	14	382^nd of 442 public middle schools	13.6%		16	374^th of 437 public middle schools	14.4%	8			9.2	4.5	2.3		8.7			31.2	27.9	32.0
Whitesburg Middle School	Public	6-8	107 Sanders Rd	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7780	567	28	20.6	47.8%	152 (26.8%)	183 (32.3%)	186 (32.8%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	31.4	314^th of 442 public middle schools	29.0%		32.8	301^st of 437 public middle schools	31.1%	13			15.2	14.2	11.9		32.1			39.2	38.2	39.3	$8,356	$1,156	$7,199
Hampton Cove Middle School	Public	6-8	261 Old 431 Highway	Hampton Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-8380	732	36	20.3	10.8%	576 (78.7%)	35 (4.8%)	38 (5.2%)	28 (3.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	53 (7.2%)	96.8	11^th of 442 public middle schools	97.5%		96.4	11^th of 437 public middle schools	97.5%				65.0	65.0	46.3		65.8			83.1	88.7	81.3	$6,081	$152	$5,927
Mountain Gap Middle School	Public	6-8	821 Mountain Gap Road SE	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7720	392	25	15.6	45.7%	246 (62.8%)	71 (18.1%)	33 (8.4%)	6 (1.5%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (8.7%)	89.1	35^th of 442 public middle schools	92.1%		86.4	46^th of 437 public middle schools	89.5%	11			53.6	37.5	37.6		77.9			66.1	69.2	77.3	$7,782	$767	$7,014

Frequently Asked Questions about Chapman Middle School

What high school do graduates of Chapman Middle School attend?

Students who attend Chapman Middle School usually go on to attend Lee High School

Is Chapman Middle School a good school?

Chapman Middle School ranks in the bottom 7.9% of Alabama middle schools.

What district is Chapman Middle School in?

Huntsville City

How many students attend Chapman Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 351 students attended Chapman Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Chapman Middle School?

Students at Chapman Middle School are 68% African American, 16% Hispanic, 11% White, 5% Two or more races.

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