Serving 468 students in grades 6-8, Honeysuckle Middle 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 was 7% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 18% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 87% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
13%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Honeysuckle Middle School?
468 students attend Honeysuckle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Honeysuckle Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Honeysuckle Middle School?
Honeysuckle Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Honeysuckle Middle School offer ?
Honeysuckle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Honeysuckle Middle School part of?
Honeysuckle Middle School is part of Dothan City School District.
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