Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

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

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:
146^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 14.1

Number of students: 264

Racial breakdown:

African American:

55.7%

White:

26.5%

Hispanic:

9.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 18.9%

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Compare Details Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School ranks better than 67% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.56. (See more...)

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Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School:

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

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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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 Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	64.29	121^st	440	72.5%
2022	67.27	107^th	432	75.2%
2023	69.93	103^rd	437	76.4%
2024	61.56	146^th	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
2021	39.28	255^th	415	38.6%
2022	62.50	118^th	421	72.0%
2023	66.80	96^th	410	76.6%
2024	51.30	193^rd	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
2021	52.25	186^th	415	55.2%
2022	64.47	123^rd	423	70.9%
2023	69.06	97^th	417	76.7%
2024	58.99	145^th	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
2021	76.07	63^rd	418	84.9%
2022	64.40	112^th	427	73.8%
2023	62.45	120^th	419	71.4%
2024	57.70	153^rd	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
2021	63.30	66^th	266	75.2%
2022	70.25	50^th	271	81.5%
2023	78.54	37^th	263	85.9%
2024	68.15	53^rd	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
2021	85.78	33^rd	369	91.1%
2022	81.85	45^th	376	88.0%
2023	83.77	44^th	370	88.1%
2024	80.81	55^th	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.

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	Total
2020	69	118	2	13	1	0	12	215
2021	82	133	5	19	0	0	17	256
2022	82	148	4	21	5	1	0	261
2023	62	135	4	21	3	1	13	239
2024	70	147	3	24	3	2	15	264

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

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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
2024	264	18.6	14.1	18.9

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
2024	264	18.6	14.1	18.9

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 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th 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
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
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
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
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
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
Monrovia Middle School	Public	6-8	1216 Jeff Rd	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4580	988	50	19.7	36.6%	507 (51.3%)	301 (30.5%)	84 (8.5%)	19 (1.9%)	25 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	48 (4.9%)	78.9	68^th of 442 public middle schools	84.6%		83.1	50^th of 437 public middle schools	88.6%	18	45.3	26.3	26.8	50.8	69.5	70.9	67.4	$8,013	$687	$7,287
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	1304 Hughes Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 837-3735	1,069	67	16.0	26.9%	646 (60.4%)	162 (15.2%)	90 (8.4%)	81 (7.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	82 (7.7%)	92.7	29^th of 442 public middle schools	93.4%		93.8	23^rd of 437 public middle schools	94.7%	6	61.0	53.9	46.0	52.8	77.7	73.9	75.7	$8,621	$642	$7,950
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
Journey Middle School	Public	6-8	217 Celtic Drive	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(256) 464-8370	714	39	18.5	30.7%	346 (48.5%)	160 (22.4%)	63 (8.8%)	71 (9.9%)	5 (0.7%)	2 (0.3%)	67 (9.4%)								(n/a)	55.9	48.5	31.9	43.9	72.6	74.4	58.7

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

What is the racial makeup of Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?

Students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School are 56% African American, 27% White, 9% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

What district is Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School in?

Huntsville City

How many students attend Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 264 students attended Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School.

Is Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School a good school?

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

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