Is The RBHudson STEAM Academy a good school?

The RBHudson STEAM Academy ranks in the bottom 10.6% of Alabama middle schools.

How many students attend The RBHudson STEAM Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 299 students attended The RBHudson STEAM Academy.

What is the racial makeup of The RBHudson STEAM Academy?

Students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy are 99% African American.

What high school do graduates of The RBHudson STEAM Academy attend?

Students who attend The RBHudson STEAM Academy usually go on to attend Selma High School

The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Summary:

The RBHudson STEAM Academy is a public middle school in Selma, Alabama, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 349 students. The school is part of the Selma City School District, which is ranked 122 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The RBHudson STEAM Academy consistently performs below the state and district averages in standardized test scores across all subjects and grade levels. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 4% of 7th-grade students and 4.17% of 8th-grade students were proficient or better in mathematics, compared to the state averages of 23.6% and 22.06%, respectively. The school's performance in English language arts and science is also significantly lower than the state and district averages. The RBHudson STEAM Academy has consistently ranked in the bottom quartile of Alabama middle schools, with a ranking between 324 and 395 out of 432 to 442 middle schools in the state over the past several years.

The RBHudson STEAM Academy's performance is particularly concerning for certain student subgroups, such as male students and students with special education needs. In the 2023-2024 school year, male students at the school ranked 406 out of 428 Alabama middle schools, with a 0-star rating, while female students ranked 361 out of 426 with a 1-star rating. Students with special education needs ranked 211 out of 281 Alabama middle schools, with a 1-star rating. The school's struggles are likely exacerbated by the high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with nearly 90% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. In comparison, nearby schools like William R. Martin Middle School and Tipton Durant Middle School, which are also located in the Dallas County School District, have significantly higher academic performance.

Detail:

Public 7-8

1701 Summerfield Rd
Selma, AL 36701

(334) 874-1675

District: Selma City

SchoolDigger Rank:
395^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,243

Students who attend The RBHudson STEAM Academy usually attend:

High:

Selma High School

Feeder schools for The RBHudson STEAM Academy:

Elementary:	Clark Elementary School
	Edgewood Elementary School
	Meadowview Elementary School
	Payne Elementary School
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	Sophia P Kingston Elementary School

Student/teacher ratio: 13.2

Number of students: 299

Racial breakdown:

African American:

99.3%

Hispanic:

0.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 89.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details The RBHudson STEAM Academy ranks worse than 89.4% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 12.52. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (99.3%), Hispanic (0.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 89.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at The RBHudson STEAM Academy is 13.2. (See more...)

Compare The RBHudson STEAM Academy employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at The RBHudson STEAM Academy is $10,243.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

The RBHudson STEAM Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks The RBHudson STEAM Academy 395^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See The RBHudson STEAM Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

African American students:

Selma City:

SchoolDigger ranks Selma City 122^nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for The RBHudson STEAM Academy

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Rank History for all students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	34.18	290^th	407	28.7%
2005	30.33	312^th	415	24.8%
2006	24.40	335^th	409	18.1%
2007	21.62	350^th	412	15.0%
2008	19.01	370^th	417	11.3%
2009	9.87	407^th	425	4.2%
2010	16.25	380^th	435	12.6%
2011	13.60	392^nd	435	9.9%
2012	12.26	400^th	436	8.3%
2013	13.15	408^th	436	6.4%
2014	18.03	360^th	438	17.8%
2015	13.65	377^th	430	12.3%
2016	7.17	417^th	432	3.5%
2017	7.59	411^th	432	4.9%
2018	10.02	385^th	423	9.0%
2019	9.80	403^rd	437	7.8%
2021	15.48	381^st	440	13.4%
2022	26.47	324^th	432	25.0%
2023	18.96	361^st	437	17.4%
2024	12.52	395^th	442	10.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	31.27	143^rd	195	26.7%
2018	35.58	153^rd	223	31.4%
2019	19.43	230^th	254	9.4%
2021	48.84	110^th	274	59.9%
2022	28.93	208^th	256	18.8%
2023	32.62	203^rd	281	27.8%
2024	31.47	211^th	281	24.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	14.64	352^nd	396	11.1%
2019	11.40	372^nd	396	6.1%
2021	21.98	345^th	415	16.9%
2022	35.10	288^th	421	31.6%
2023	27.63	315^th	410	23.2%
2024	16.10	384^th	437	12.1%

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Rank History for Homeless students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	40.25	9^th	15	40.0%

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Rank History for Female students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	7.43	366^th	380	3.7%
2018	8.29	369^th	392	5.9%
2019	8.84	373^rd	399	6.5%
2021	17.49	351^st	415	15.4%
2022	33.70	289^th	423	31.7%
2023	26.63	323^rd	417	22.5%
2024	16.56	361^st	426	15.3%

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Rank History for Male students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2017	8.85	358^th	380	5.8%
2018	13.41	345^th	397	13.1%
2019	12.09	362^nd	399	9.3%
2021	14.77	370^th	418	11.5%
2022	20.38	354^th	427	17.1%
2023	14.33	366^th	419	12.6%
2024	10.31	406^th	428	5.1%

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Rank History for African American students at The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2018	28.00	181^st	247	26.7%
2019	26.29	211^th	252	16.3%
2021	31.26	183^rd	266	31.2%
2022	53.32	89^th	271	67.2%
2023	38.32	149^th	263	43.3%
2024	27.90	200^th	269	25.7%

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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 The RBHudson STEAM Academy

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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	1000	1000
1989	393	600	6	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	1000
1990	330	632	0	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	965
1991	128	685	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	815
1992	50	475	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	527
1993	44	469	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	516
1994	47	459	6	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	512
1995	29	786	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1996	29	786	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	818
1997	27	797	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	824
1998	20	645	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	666
1999	9	602	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	612
2000	7	569	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	576
2001	3	592	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	597
2002	12	572	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2003	12	572	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	585
2004	7	585	4	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	596
2005	4	560	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2006	4	590	5	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	599
2007	6	616	2	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	624
2008	1	571	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	572
2009	1	527	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	529
2010	2	582	3	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	587
2011	1	538	3	0	0	0	0	0	542
2012	1	521	0	0	0	0	0	0	522
2013	3	557	0	0	0	0	0	0	560
2014	1	512	2	1	0	0	0	0	516
2015	2	465	1	0	0	0	0	0	468
2016	1	465	3	0	0	0	0	0	469
2017	2	433	0	0	0	0	0	0	435
2018	2	433	0	0	0	0	1	0	436
2019	0	410	0	1	0	0	1	0	412
2020	2	396	1	0	0	0	0	0	399
2021	6	436	0	1	0	0	0	0	443
2022	1	343	0	2	0	0	2	0	348
2023	4	337	1	5	0	0	2	0	349
2024	0	297	0	2	0	0	0	0	299

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 The RBHudson STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1000	49.0	20.4	0
1989	1000	51.0	19.6	n/a
1990	965	50.0	19.3	0
1991	815	48.0	16.9	n/a
1992	527	34.0	15.5	n/a
1993	516	30.0	17.2	n/a
1994	512	31.0	16.5	n/a
1995	818	46.0	17.8	n/a
1996	818	46.0	17.8	n/a
1997	824	44.2	18.6	73.1
1998	666	44.0	15.1	74.5
1999	612	42.0	14.6	80.9
2000	576	38.5	15.0	86.6
2001	597	35.5	16.8	83.9
2002	585	32.5	18.0	86.7
2003	585	32.5	18.0	86.7
2004	596	32.5	18.3	83.6
2005	566	34.0	16.6	90.6
2006	599	29.0	20.7	83.8
2007	624	30.0	20.8	85.6
2008	572	30.7	18.6	86
2009	529	30.2	17.3	86
2010	587	32.2	18.2	86
2011	542	30.8	17.5	85.8
2012	522	34.9	14.9	89.8
2013	560	28.6	19.5	91.6
2014	516	23.1	22.2	89.7
2015	468	25.0	18.7	73.5
2016	469	21.0	22.3	74.2
2017	435	21.6	20.0	77.5
2018	436	17.0	25.6	89.4
2019	412	17.0	24.2	89.3
2020	399	21.0	19.0	89.5
2021	443	19.0	23.3	89.4
2022	348	18.0	19.3	89.7
2023	349	20.0	17.4	89.7
2024	299	22.5	13.2	89.3

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 The RBHudson STEAM Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	1000	49.0	20.4	0
1989	1000	51.0	19.6	n/a
1990	965	50.0	19.3	0
1991	815	48.0	16.9	n/a
1992	527	34.0	15.5	n/a
1993	516	30.0	17.2	n/a
1994	512	31.0	16.5	n/a
1995	818	46.0	17.8	n/a
1996	818	46.0	17.8	n/a
1997	824	44.2	18.6	73.1
1998	666	44.0	15.1	74.5
1999	612	42.0	14.6	80.9
2000	576	38.5	15.0	86.6
2001	597	35.5	16.8	83.9
2002	585	32.5	18.0	86.7
2003	585	32.5	18.0	86.7
2004	596	32.5	18.3	83.6
2005	566	34.0	16.6	90.6
2006	599	29.0	20.7	83.8
2007	624	30.0	20.8	85.6
2008	572	30.7	18.6	86
2009	529	30.2	17.3	86
2010	587	32.2	18.2	86
2011	542	30.8	17.5	85.8
2012	522	34.9	14.9	89.8
2013	560	28.6	19.5	91.6
2014	516	23.1	22.2	89.7
2015	468	25.0	18.7	73.5
2016	469	21.0	22.3	74.2
2017	435	21.6	20.0	77.5
2018	436	17.0	25.6	89.4
2019	412	17.0	24.2	89.3
2020	399	21.0	19.0	89.5
2021	443	19.0	23.3	89.4
2022	348	18.0	19.3	89.7
2023	349	20.0	17.4	89.7
2024	299	22.5	13.2	89.3

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 The RBHudson STEAM Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$1,965 (19.2%)	$8,271 (80.7%)	$10,243

Data source: Alabama Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on The RBHudson STEAM Academy

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 403^rd of 437 Middle schools	Ranks 361^st of 437 Middle schools	9.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade Mathematics (The RBHudson STEAM Academy)	11.2	3.1	8.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	11.2	2.7	8.5%
7th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	43.1	21	22.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (The RBHudson STEAM Academy)	11.9	6.9	4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Selma City)	11.9	6.2	5.7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)	44.7	21.1	23.6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	412	349	15.3%
African American	410	337	17.8%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	0	1
Hispanic	1	5	400%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	0	4
Two or More Races	1	2	100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	89.3%	89.7%	0.4%

Schools Near The RBHudson STEAM Academy

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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
The RBHudson STEAM Academy	Public	7-8	1701 Summerfield Rd	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Selma City	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 874-1675	299	23	13.2	89.3%	0 (0.0%)	297 (99.3%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12.5	395^th of 442 public middle schools	10.6%		19	361^st of 437 public middle schools	17.4%	34		4.0	4.2	14.6		22.0	24.3	$10,243	$1,965	$8,271
School Of Discovery Genesis Center	Public, Magnet	6	400 Washington St	Selma	36703	Dallas County	Selma City	No	Yes	No	Yes	(334) 874-1670	172	10	18.1	91.3%	0 (0.0%)	169 (98.3%)	3 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)								$10,162	$2,062	$8,093
Tipton Durant Middle School	Public	6-8	2500 Tipton St	Selma	36701	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 872-8080	182	7	24.8	92.3%	3 (1.6%)	171 (94.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (3.8%)	8.6	427^th of 442 public middle schools	3.4%		6.6	432^nd of 437 public middle schools	1.1%	5	1.8	1.9	0.0	11.3	21.1	18.9	22.5	$13,056	$6,699	$6,335
William R Martin Middle School	Public	7-8	2863 County Road 81	Valley Grande	36703	Dallas County	Dallas County	No	No	No	Yes	(334) 872-6417	196	10	19.6	71.9%	43 (21.9%)	134 (68.4%)	2 (1.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.2%)	41.1	261^st of 442 public middle schools	41.0%		34.2	293^rd of 437 public middle schools	33.0%	32		10.5	22.9	21.1		45.5	50.5	$9,601	$1,507	$8,071

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