Serving 355 students in grades 6-8, Davis Hills 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 12% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 21% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 97% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
355 students
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
90%
32%
White
3%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
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?
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 17:1.
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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