Roy L Stone Middle School (Closed 2010)

Roy L Stone Middle School in Huntsville, AL closed in 2010; prior to closure, it served grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 326 students and a student–teacher ratio of 11:1.
The school's math proficiency declined sharply from 23% in 2019 to 9% in 2023, consistently remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was low, with 21% proficiency in 2022 compared to a state average of 47%, showing a downward trend from previous years.
The school's student body was predominantly Black (68%), with 281 students eligible for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need.
Science proficiency in 2022 was 10%, substantially lower than the state average of 38%, reflecting continued academic challenges before closure.

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
326 students

Showing 2001–2025. View full 39-year historical data

Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers

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School Rankings

This School
State Level (AL)
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1

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Asian
1%
2%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 32-year historical data

Hispanic
14%
12%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 29-year historical data

Black
68%
31%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data

White
17%
50%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 37-year historical data

All Ethnic Groups
83%
0.49

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Eligible for Free Lunch
86%
53%

Showing 2001–2025. View full 29-year historical data

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%

Showing 2000–2025. View full 27-year historical data

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Roy L Stone Middle School?
326 students attend Roy L Stone Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Roy L Stone Middle School students are Black, 17% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Roy L Stone Middle School?
Roy L Stone Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Roy L Stone Middle School offer ?
Roy L Stone Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Roy L Stone Middle School part of?
Roy L Stone Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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