Providence School (Closed 2015)

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
105 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
(12-13)
60-64%
80%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Providence School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
(12-13)
75-79%
86%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Providence School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Providence School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
American Indian
(12-13)
3%
1%
This chart display the percentage of American Indian students in Providence School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
(12-13)
4%
1%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Providence School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
(12-13)
4%
5%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Providence School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Black
(12-13)
70%
34%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Providence School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
White
(12-13)
19%
58%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Providence School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hawaiian
(12-13)
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart display the diversity score of Providence School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
50%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Providence School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Providence School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Providence School?
105 students attend Providence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Providence School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Providence School offer ?
Providence School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Providence School part of?
Providence School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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