Serving 162 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Ruhuma Junior High 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 is 15-19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Ruhuma Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Ruhuma Junior High School's student population of 162 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
162 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Ruhuma Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ruhuma Junior High School is 0.44, 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
#766 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
38%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
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American Indian
22%
1%
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Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
4%
10%
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Black
1%
32%
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White
72%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the diversity score of Ruhuma Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Ruhuma Junior High School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/0/438/ruhuma-junior-high-school-chart-RDe10T.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ruhuma Junior High School's ranking?
Ruhuma Junior High School is ranked #766 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ruhuma Junior High School?
162 students attend Ruhuma Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Ruhuma Junior High School students are White, 22% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Ruhuma Junior High School?
Ruhuma Junior High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Ruhuma Junior High School offer ?
Ruhuma Junior High School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Ruhuma Junior High School part of?
Ruhuma Junior High School is part of Dekalb County School District.
School Reviews
5 5/17/2016
This is a great school all tho it's small.It's easy to make new friends,and
the faculty memebers and the nurse are realy great people.
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