Davis Hills Middle School served 355 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 12% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%) for the 2013-14 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%) for the 2013-14 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% 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
355 students

Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)12%
38%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)21%
42%

Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%

Hispanic
5%
10%

Black
90%
32%

White
3%
53%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
44%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 21% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Davis Hills Middle School?
355 students attend Davis Hills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Davis Hills Middle School students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are White, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Davis Hills Middle School?
Davis Hills Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Davis Hills Middle School offer ?
Davis Hills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Davis Hills Middle School part of?
Davis Hills Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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