Huntsville Junior High School serves 462 students in grades 6-8.
Huntsville Junior High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 462 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Huntsville Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Huntsville Junior High School's student population of 462 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
462 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Huntsville Junior High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Huntsville Junior High School is 0.61, 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
#543 out of 1276 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
11%
10%
Black
42%
32%
White
46%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
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 is Huntsville Junior High School's ranking?
Huntsville Junior High School is ranked #543 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 45% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Huntsville Junior High School?
462 students attend Huntsville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Huntsville Junior High School students are White, 42% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huntsville Junior High School?
Huntsville Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Huntsville Junior High School offer ?
Huntsville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Huntsville Junior High School part of?
Huntsville Junior High School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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