Monrovia Middle School

Summary:

Monrovia Middle School is a high-performing public middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 1,003 students in grades 6-8 and consistently ranking among the top middle schools in the state. The school's strong academic performance, diverse student population, and supportive learning environment make it a standout institution in the region.

Monrovia Middle School consistently outperforms the state and Madison County averages in standardized test scores, with 69.5% of 6th graders, 70.91% of 7th graders, and 67.41% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in English, compared to the state averages of 53.32%, 51.27%, and 51.42%, respectively. The school's diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 52.44% White, 30.01% African American, 7.58% Hispanic, 2.09% Asian, and 2.29% Native American, is higher than many nearby schools, which tend to have more homogeneous student populations. Monrovia Middle School also excels in the performance of various student subgroups, ranking 34th out of 269 Alabama middle schools for African American students, 18th out of 164 for Hispanic students, and 1st out of 69 for Native American students.

Compared to nearby schools, such as Sparkman Middle School (60.3% free or reduced-price lunch) and Huntsville City schools (ranging from 27.47% to 88.04%), Monrovia Middle School has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 31.01% in the 2022-2023 school year. This suggests that the school serves a more affluent community, which may provide additional resources and support for students, contributing to the school's high academic performance.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 1216 Jeff Rd
       Huntsville, AL  35806


(256) 851-4580

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
68th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,013 Help


Students who attend Monrovia Middle School usually attend:

High:    Sparkman High School

Feeder schools for Monrovia Middle School:

Elementary:    Endeavor Elementary School
    Legacy Elementary School
    Monrovia Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio:  20.0 Help
Number of students:  1,003

Racial breakdown:

White:
52.4%
African American:
30.0%
Hispanic:
7.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  31% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Monrovia Middle School ranks better than 84.6% of middle schools in Alabama. It also ranks first among 4 ranked middle schools in the Madison County School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 78.91. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Monrovia Middle School has the largest middle school student body size in the Madison County School District. Racial makeup is: White (52.4%), African American (30%), Hispanic (7.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 31% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Madison County School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Monrovia Middle School is 20, which is the lowest among 5 middle schools in the Madison County School District! (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Monrovia Middle School is $8,013. 3 middle schools in the Madison County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Monrovia Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Monrovia Middle School 68th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Monrovia Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 32nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Monrovia Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.71 14th 407 96.6%
2005 90.12 21st 415 94.9%
2006 90.31 20th 409 95.1%
2007 84.96 33rd 412 92.0%
2008 89.68 15th 417 96.4%
2009 89.14 25th 425 94.1%
2010 81.04 59th 435 86.4%
2011 83.12 37th 435 91.5%
2012 82.27 41st 436 90.6%
2013 82.12 33rd 436 92.4%
2014 91.85 24th 438 94.5%
2015 91.08 33rd 430 92.3%
2016 86.36 42nd 432 90.3%
2017 86.20 39th 432 91.0%
2018 86.03 43rd 423 89.8%
2019 83.44 53rd 437 87.9%
2021 88.07 31st 440 93.0%
2022 84.82 44th 432 89.8%
2023 83.13 50th 437 88.6%
2024 78.91 68th 442 84.6%
See the entire list of Alabama Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for Multi-racial students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 65.91 15th 61 75.4%
2022 64.94 19th 60 68.3%
2023 69.17 23rd 72 68.1%
2024 47.35 29th 78 62.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Multi-racial Students!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.91 19th 106 82.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.30 10th 195 94.9%
2018 73.67 32nd 223 85.7%
2019 65.96 47th 254 81.5%
2021 60.28 63rd 274 77.0%
2022 56.47 77th 256 69.9%
2023 60.78 71st 281 74.7%
2024 56.79 87th 281 69.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

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

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 63.43 90th 349 74.2%
2018 67.82 105th 396 73.5%
2019 59.36 138th 396 65.2%
2021 71.81 61st 415 85.3%
2022 66.78 91st 421 78.4%
2023 78.28 45th 410 89.0%
2024 60.99 131st 437 70.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 83.60 41st 380 89.2%
2018 84.80 42nd 392 89.3%
2019 80.17 54th 399 86.5%
2021 82.91 42nd 415 89.9%
2022 81.49 51st 423 87.9%
2023 82.48 49th 417 88.2%
2024 76.65 70th 426 83.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Military Connected students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.99 6th 19 68.4%
2024 69.95 10th 32 68.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Military Connected Students!

Rank History for Male students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 85.01 34th 380 91.1%
2018 84.87 36th 397 90.9%
2019 82.92 42nd 399 89.5%
2021 88.95 29th 418 93.1%
2022 84.24 43rd 427 89.9%
2023 81.08 53rd 419 87.4%
2024 78.29 65th 428 84.8%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Asian students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 35.71 9th 14 35.7%
2018 49.39 12th 18 33.3%
2019 66.41 8th 19 57.9%
2021 50.90 13th 22 40.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 82.06 24th 205 88.3%
2018 83.79 25th 247 89.9%
2019 83.45 25th 252 90.1%
2021 85.72 22nd 266 91.7%
2022 86.26 21st 271 92.3%
2023 83.86 25th 263 90.5%
2024 77.02 34th 269 87.4%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for African American Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 71.77 22nd 108 79.6%
2018 74.65 23rd 113 79.6%
2019 68.56 32nd 124 74.2%
2021 88.63 10th 154 93.5%
2022 83.97 16th 157 89.8%
2023 84.86 20th 166 88.0%
2024 79.40 18th 164 89.0%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

Rank History for Native American students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 70.50 12th 44 72.7%
2021 86.23 5th 56 91.1%
2022 78.77 11th 65 83.1%
2023 98.48 1st 61 98.4%
2024 97.05 1st 69 98.6%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for Native American Students!

Rank History for White students at Monrovia Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 81.43 29th 247 88.3%
2018 87.32 32nd 331 90.3%
2019 81.64 45th 343 86.9%
2021 88.59 27th 369 92.7%
2022 83.63 42nd 376 88.8%
2023 81.92 49th 370 86.8%
2024 80.84 54th 373 85.5%
See the entire list of Best Alabama Middle Schools for White Students!

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.

Monrovia Middle School Test Scores
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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)
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Reviews:
by a parent
Thursday, August 3, 2017

Open Quote Just enjoyed my daughter being able to attend a very good school. She graduated and is now a Nurse in the Air Force USA yes very good school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, August 24, 2011

Open Quote My child is now starting her 7th grade year at MMS.
I can say that she absolutely loved her 6th grade year. They wisely keep the 6th graders isolated from the older kids, something that us parents who went to 7th & 8th grade "Middle Schools" can appreciate.
She really liked most of her teachers and really enjoyed band. The Band director is a shinning example of what we wish all our educators aspired to be.

7th grade has just started for her and so far she has no problems.

So, educationally I give this school pretty high marks. I also give it high marks "discipline" wise. They have a zero tolerance policy that has made some parents bristle ... but then again, most bullies have parents who think their little angles are always just misunderstood victims. My child follows the rules, gets good grades and so far, I feel safe about her there.

I do have a negative. During the April 27th tornado outbreak, there was an F0-F1 that passed over the school at tree top level. Although they had plenty of warning (my child said her science teacher had a radio on in the classroom and they could all hear that the storm was headed their way) the school waited until the last possible second to get the kids into the hall. My daughter said she had just stepped foot in the hall when the lights went out and the doors blew in. Apparently, they still had kids upstairs as well.
Had that tornado been on the ground or stronger, the results could have been truly tragic.
I have now informed my daughter that if she knows a tornado is headed her way she is allowed to immediately excuse herself to the hallway and I'll do the detention for her. :) Close Quote


by a student
Thursday, February 12, 2009

Open Quote Monrovia Middle School just started a program called "Every Assignment, Every Time". What this program essentially does is if a child forgets their homework, they fill out an EAET form and can bring their homework in the next day for 75% credit. If they fail to bring in the completed assignment the next day, they will attend Saturday School (school on Saturday from 8:00-12:00) and complete the assignment for 60% credit. If they do not attend they will complete two days of Saturday School instead of just one. Mr. Brown approved this plan because over 90% of the failing students would not be failing if they had completed their homework. Students can also be given Saturday School for discipline reasons. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Monrovia Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 546 146 2 5 33 n/a n/a 0 732
1999 659 169 4 10 30 n/a n/a 0 872
2000 765 189 7 8 22 n/a n/a 0 991
2001 796 208 13 7 16 n/a n/a 0 1040
2002 652 201 11 7 20 n/a n/a 0 891
2003 652 201 11 7 20 n/a n/a 0 891
2004 717 243 9 12 16 n/a n/a 13 1010
2005 706 242 10 18 17 n/a n/a 0 993
2006 736 243 22 25 17 n/a n/a 14 1057
2007 792 266 14 24 14 n/a n/a 13 1123
2008 798 266 22 31 15 n/a n/a 0 1132
2009 784 285 25 34 18 n/a n/a 0 1146
2010 713 281 36 32 21 n/a n/a 16 1099
2011 731 294 35 34 22 0 2 0 1118
2012 701 290 36 33 23 0 9 0 1092
2013 728 283 33 39 27 1 17 0 1128
2014 714 254 31 37 26 0 24 0 1086
2015 683 248 27 38 35 0 22 0 1053
2016 657 231 37 31 39 2 20 0 1017
2017 619 253 39 40 35 4 22 0 1012
2018 603 292 40 49 29 6 16 0 1035
2019 581 264 29 60 35 7 15 0 991
2020 564 271 29 60 36 5 27 0 992
2021 532 265 31 62 35 6 41 0 972
2022 512 297 18 62 26 3 46 0 964
2023 526 301 21 76 23 3 53 0 1003

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 Monrovia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 732 33.5 21.9 8.9
1999 872 40.0 21.8 12.8
2000 991 46.5 21.3 8.7
2001 1040 51.5 20.2 9.8
2002 891 42.3 21.1 11.7
2003 891 42.3 21.1 11.7
2004 1010 45.0 22.4 13.6
2005 993 51.0 19.5 13.5
2006 1057 50.0 20.9 13.9
2007 1123 52.3 21.5 13.7
2008 1132 54.0 21.0 13.5
2009 1146 53.9 21.0 13.4
2010 1099 63.3 17.3 16.3
2011 1118 62.3 17.9 17
2012 1092 59.5 18.3 17.1
2013 1128 65.4 17.2 17.5
2014 1086 53.0 20.4 21
2015 1053 50.0 21.0 19.7
2016 1017 49.0 20.7 21.6
2017 1012 48.1 21.0 21.2
2018 1035 49.0 21.1 23.8
2019 991 50.2 19.7 25.6
2020 992 48.0 20.6 22.7
2021 972 48.0 20.2 15.8
2022 964 45.0 21.4 18.3
2023 1003 50.0 20.0 31

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 Monrovia Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 732 33.5 21.9 8.9
1999 872 40.0 21.8 12.8
2000 991 46.5 21.3 8.7
2001 1040 51.5 20.2 9.8
2002 891 42.3 21.1 11.7
2003 891 42.3 21.1 11.7
2004 1010 45.0 22.4 13.6
2005 993 51.0 19.5 13.5
2006 1057 50.0 20.9 13.9
2007 1123 52.3 21.5 13.7
2008 1132 54.0 21.0 13.5
2009 1146 53.9 21.0 13.4
2010 1099 63.3 17.3 16.3
2011 1118 62.3 17.9 17
2012 1092 59.5 18.3 17.1
2013 1128 65.4 17.2 17.5
2014 1086 53.0 20.4 21
2015 1053 50.0 21.0 19.7
2016 1017 49.0 20.7 21.6
2017 1012 48.1 21.0 21.2
2018 1035 49.0 21.1 23.8
2019 991 50.2 19.7 25.6
2020 992 48.0 20.6 22.7
2021 972 48.0 20.2 15.8
2022 964 45.0 21.4 18.3
2023 1003 50.0 20.0 31

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Monrovia Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $687 (8.6%) $7,287 (90.9%) $8,013

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Monrovia Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 53rd of 437 Middle schoolsRanks 50th of 437 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Monrovia Middle School)55.233.6
 21.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)63.640.5
 23.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Monrovia Middle School)58.230.1
 28.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)57.925.8
 32.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)43.121
 22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Monrovia Middle School)59.735.6
 24.1%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)58.325.1
 33.2%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.721.1
 23.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students9911003
 1.2%
African American264301
 14%
American Indian3523
 34.3%
Asian2921
 27.6%
Hispanic6076
 26.7%
Pacific Islander73
 57.1%
White581526
 9.5%
Two or More Races1553
 253.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients25.6%31%
 5.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Monrovia Middle School

Students who attend Monrovia Middle School usually go on to attend Sparkman High School

Students at Monrovia Middle School are 52% White, 30% African American, 8% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races, 2% American Indian, 2% Asian.

Monrovia Middle School ranks 68th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,003 students attended Monrovia Middle School.


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