Huntsville Junior High School ranked #550 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak of #68 in 2014, and placing it in the top 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 22% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, showing a decline from 38% in 2019; reading proficiency was 51%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 45%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 572 students in 2015 to 459 in 2023, while minority enrollment comprised 56% of the student body, reflecting continued diversity with Huntsville Junior High ranked among the top 10% most diverse schools in Alabama.
The school served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 459 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1 in 2023; 38% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating socioeconomic challenges among the population.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 58%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 51% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntsville Middle School serves the eastern part of Huntsville, AL, covering an area of approximately 27.9 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive time of about 10-12 minutes from various points within the zone, which extends up to 10.5 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Huntsville Junior High School's student population of 530 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
530 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Huntsville Junior High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huntsville Junior High School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#550 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Black
39%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
42%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #550 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Huntsville Junior High School often compared to?
Huntsville Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hampton Cove Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Huntsville Junior High School?
530 students attend Huntsville Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Huntsville Junior High School students are White, 39% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 17:1.
What grades does Huntsville Junior High School offer ?
Huntsville Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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