Chapman Middle School ranked #1191 in Alabama in 2023, showing a slight improvement from #1238 in 2022 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide.
Math proficiency was 5% in 2023, significantly lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 17%, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Science proficiency ranged from 15–19%, well below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment declined from 402 students in 2022 to 368 in 2023, with 89% minority enrollment and 85% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic disadvantage.
The school served grades 6–8 with 368 students and 23 teachers in 2023, resulting in a student–teacher ratio of 16:1, among the lowest 20% in Alabama for student attention.
Chapman Middle School is a Title I eligible Huntsville City school with a consistently strong graduation rate of 95%, exceeding the state average of 88% in 2023.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 351 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Chapman Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Chapman Middle School's student population of 351 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
351 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Chapman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chapman Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1191 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
68%
32%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chapman Middle School's ranking?
Chapman Middle School is ranked #1191 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Chapman Middle School often compared to?
Chapman Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Science Foreign Language 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?
5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Chapman Middle School?
351 students attend Chapman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Chapman Middle School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Chapman Middle School?
Chapman Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Chapman Middle School offer ?
Chapman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Chapman Middle School part of?
Chapman Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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