Whitesburg Middle School serves 591 students in grades 6-8.
Whitesburg Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 591 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 12% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Whitesburg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Whitesburg Middle School's student population of 591 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has declined by 55% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
591 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Whitesburg Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Whitesburg Middle School is 0.70, which is more 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
#743 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
3%
1%
Hispanic
33%
10%
Black
30%
32%
White
33%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Whitesburg Middle School's ranking?
Whitesburg Middle School is ranked #743 out of 1,276 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?
12% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Whitesburg Middle School?
591 students attend Whitesburg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Whitesburg Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 30% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Whitesburg Middle School?
Whitesburg Middle School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Whitesburg Middle School offer ?
Whitesburg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Whitesburg Middle School part of?
Whitesburg Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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