Serving 224 students in grades 6-8, Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks in the top 30% 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 23% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 77% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 224 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 77%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 23% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School's student population of 224 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
224 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is 0.57, 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
#361 out of 1276 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
10%
10%
Black
61%
32%
White
23%
53%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School's ranking?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is ranked #361 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School often compared to?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Middle School, Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School?
224 students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School students are Black, 23% of students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School offer ?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School part of?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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