Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Summary:

Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 239 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.

Despite serving a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (56.49%) and Hispanic (8.79%) students, Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School has consistently outperformed the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages in English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, the school's 8th-grade ELA proficiency rate was 65.33%, compared to 52.27% for Huntsville City and 51.42% for the state. The school has also shown strong performance among its African American and White student subgroups, ranking in the top 50-55 out of 269-373 Alabama middle schools in these categories over the past few years.

When compared to nearby middle schools like Liberty Middle School, Whitesburg Middle School, and Discovery Middle School, Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School stands out as a higher-performing school, particularly in terms of academic achievement and student-teacher ratio, which has ranged from 13.6 to 16.7 over the past three years. The school's relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 18.75% to 18.83% over the past three years, may also be a contributing factor to its success.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 4800 Sparkman Drive NE
       Huntsville, AL  35810


(256) 428-7600

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
146th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools


Student/teacher ratio:  13.6 Help
Number of students:  239

Racial breakdown:

African American:
56.5%
White:
25.9%
Hispanic:
8.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  18.8% Help


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Compare Details Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.56. (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School 146th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

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


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Rank History for Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 64.29 121st 440 72.5%
2022 67.27 107th 432 75.2%
2023 69.93 103rd 437 76.4%
2024 61.56 146th 442 67.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.28 255th 415 38.6%
2022 62.50 118th 421 72.0%
2023 66.80 96th 410 76.6%
2024 51.30 193rd 437 55.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 52.25 186th 415 55.2%
2022 64.47 123rd 423 70.9%
2023 69.06 97th 417 76.7%
2024 58.99 145th 426 66.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 76.07 63rd 418 84.9%
2022 64.40 112th 427 73.8%
2023 62.45 120th 419 71.4%
2024 57.70 153rd 428 64.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 63.30 66th 266 75.2%
2022 70.25 50th 271 81.5%
2023 78.54 37th 263 85.9%
2024 68.15 53rd 269 80.3%
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Rank History for White students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 85.78 33rd 369 91.1%
2022 81.85 45th 376 88.0%
2023 83.77 44th 370 88.1%
2024 80.81 55th 373 85.3%
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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.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2020 69 118 2 13 1 0 12 0 215
2021 82 133 5 19 0 0 17 0 256
2022 82 148 4 21 5 1 0 0 261
2023 62 135 4 21 3 1 13 0 239

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

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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 Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 215 10.5 20.4 19.1
2021 256 16.5 15.5 18.8
2022 261 15.6 16.7 18.8
2023 239 17.5 13.6 18.8

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 Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2020 215 10.5 20.4 19.1
2021 256 16.5 15.5 18.8
2022 261 15.6 16.7 18.8
2023 239 17.5 13.6 18.8

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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Students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School are 56% African American, 26% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% Asian, 1% American Indian.

Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School ranks 146th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 239 students attended Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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