Ruhuma Junior High School
Tel:
(256)845-3377
- Ruhuma Junior High School serves 186 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Ruhuma Junior High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Ruhuma Junior High School's student population of 186 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 186 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 13 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ruhuma Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ruhuma Junior High School is 0.45, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #610 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 21% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 7% | 7% |
| Black | 1% | 33% |
| White | 71% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.45 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 56% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Dekalb County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ruhuma Junior High School is Plainview School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Plainview School (8.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Williams Avenue Elementary School (6.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Fort Payne Williams Avenue Elementary School Grades: 3-4 | 504 students
6.8 miles
1700 Williams Ave Ne
Fort Payne, AL 35967
(256)845-0626 6.8 3-4 504 - Rainsville Plainview School Grades: PK-12 | 1184 students
8.0 miles
76 Chavies Rd
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)638-3510 8.0 PK-12 1184 - Rainsville Alternative School Alternative School
Grades: 5-12
8.8 miles
155 20th Street Ne
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)638-4131 8.8 5-12 n/a - Rainsville Dekalb Vocational School Vocational School
Grades: 10-12
8.8 miles
409 Main St E
Rainsville, AL 35986
(256)638-4421 8.8 10-12 n/a - Rainsville Dekalb Annex School Special Education School
Grades: K-12
8.9 miles
409 E Main St
Rainsville, AL 36986
(256)638-4131 8.9 K-12 n/a
School Reviews
| 5 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. - Posted by Student/Alumni - jthen |
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