The Seldon Center in Huntsville, AL, closed in 2015 and served grades K–12 before closure.
The school's state ranking was approximately stable around #1300 in early 2010s but showed no data post–closure.
Math proficiency ranged from below to higher than the state average prior to closure, with 52% proficiency in 2014 compared to the state's 38%.
Reading proficiency was consistently lower than the state average before closure, e.g., 34% versus 41% state average in 2015.
Enrollment declined from 337 students in 2002 to zero by 2015, with a student–teacher ratio improving from 112:1 in 2002 to 12:1 in 2012 before closure.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students (11-12)
126 students
Total Classroom Teachers (11-12)
10 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)40-49%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(11-12)n/a
1%
Asian
(11-12)1%
1%
Hispanic
(11-12)4%
5%
Black
(11-12)55%
34%
White
(11-12)40%
58%
Hawaiian
(11-12)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(11-12)n/a
1%
Graduation Rate
(10-11)6-9%
75%
Eligible for Free Lunch (11-12)
56%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (11-12)
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of The Seldon Center?
The graduation rate of The Seldon Center is 6-9%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 75%.
How many students attend The Seldon Center?
126 students attend The Seldon Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of The Seldon Center students are Black, 40% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does The Seldon Center offer ?
The Seldon Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is The Seldon Center part of?
The Seldon Center is part of Huntsville City School District.
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