Honeysuckle Middle School
Honeysuckle Middle School serves 518 students in grades 6-8.
Honeysuckle Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 8% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Honeysuckle Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)
School Overview
Honeysuckle Middle School's student population of 518 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 518 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 32 teachers |
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School Comparison
Honeysuckle Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Honeysuckle Middle School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1226 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 8% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 18% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 76% | 33% |
| White | 18% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 84% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dothan City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Honeysuckle Middle School is Dothan High School (2.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Girard Middle School (2.6 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Heard Magnet School (1.1 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Dothan Heard Magnet School Magnet School
Math: 82% | Reading: 75%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: K-5 | 426 students10
1.1 miles
201 Daniel Cir
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1471 1.1 K-5 426 - Dothan Selma Street Elementary School Math: 42% | Reading: 30%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 469 students10
1.3 miles
1501 W Selma St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1463 1.3 K-5 469 - Dothan Girard Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 274 students10
2.4 miles
522 Girard Ave
Dothan, AL 36303
(334) 794-1467 2.4 PK-5 274 - Dothan Dothan High School Math: 36% | Reading: 32%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,205 student10
2.5 miles
1236 S Oates St
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1400 2.5 9-12 1,205 - Dothan Cloverdale Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 356 students10
2.6 miles
303 Rollins Ave
Dothan, AL 36301
(334) 794-1487 2.6 PK-5 356
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