Serving 239 students in grades 6-8, Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School ranks in the top 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% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 74%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School's student population of 239 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
239 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School is 0.60, 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
#521 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
57%
32%
White
26%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
55%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School's ranking?
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School is ranked #521 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School often compared to?
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School, Highlands Elementary School, Chapman Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School?
239 students attend Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School students are Black, 26% of students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School?
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School offer ?
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School part of?
Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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