Serving 432 students in grades 6-8, Edward White 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 11% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 96% 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
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)18%
42%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
89%
32%
White
4%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Edward White Middle School?
432 students attend Edward White Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Edward White Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Edward White Middle School?
Edward White Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Edward White Middle School offer ?
Edward White Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edward White Middle School part of?
Edward White Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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