Serving 407 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 407 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School's student population of 407 students has declined by 37% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 45% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
407 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#459 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
57%
32%
White
31%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
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 is Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School's ranking?
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School is ranked #459 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School often compared to?
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Science Foreign Language by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School?
407 students attend Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School?
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School offer ?
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School part of?
Academy For Academics Arts Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
School Reviews
5 10/8/2015
great school my daughter has recently went into 6th grade where she is taking dance, choir,strings while my 5th grade daughter is taking dance and strings till she can take more next year.
2 8/2/2010
Full of of snobs, backstabbers and hateful people.
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