Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Honeysuckle Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 7% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
82%
32%
White
13%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Honeysuckle Middle School?
468 students attend Honeysuckle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Honeysuckle Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Honeysuckle Middle School?
Honeysuckle Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Honeysuckle Middle School offer ?
Honeysuckle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Honeysuckle Middle School part of?
Honeysuckle Middle School is part of Dothan City School District.
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