Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

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Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 182 students in grades 6-8. This high-performing school consistently ranks among the top middle schools in the state, outpacing the Huntsville City and Alabama averages in key academic areas.

The school's students demonstrate significantly higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Science compared to the district and state. This academic excellence is coupled with a diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (57.69%) and Hispanic (10.44%) students than nearby schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting it has access to more resources and can provide more individualized attention to its students.

When compared to nearby schools, such as Whitesburg Middle School and Huntsville Junior High School, Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School consistently outperforms them in academic measures. This difference in performance may be attributed to the school's unique student demographics, resource allocation, and focus on providing a supportive learning environment for its diverse student population.

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Public 6-8

3221 Mastin Lake Road
Huntsville, AL 35810

(256) 428-7000

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
74^th of 442 Alabama Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 10.1

Number of students: 177

Racial breakdown:

African American:

53.1%

White:

22.0%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 27.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks better than 83.3% of middle schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.57. (See more...)

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SchoolDigger ranks Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School 74^th of 442 Alabama public middle schools. (See Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School in the ranking list.)

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Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	74.42	72^nd	440	83.6%
2022	63.64	124^th	432	71.3%
2023	70.21	102^nd	437	76.7%
2024	76.57	74^th	442	83.3%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	73.25	31^st	256	87.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	69.48	81^st	415	80.5%
2022	51.93	195^th	421	53.7%
2023	60.48	128^th	410	68.8%
2024	80.50	58^th	437	86.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	69.99	81^st	415	80.5%
2022	56.99	160^th	423	62.2%
2023	59.26	147^th	417	64.7%
2024	73.15	84^th	426	80.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	75.13	69^th	418	83.5%
2022	64.59	111^th	427	74.0%
2023	75.80	72^nd	419	82.8%
2024	75.57	73^rd	428	82.9%

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Rank History for African American students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	89.48	15^th	266	94.4%
2022	69.51	51^st	271	81.2%
2023	68.20	55^th	263	79.1%
2024	76.40	38^th	269	85.9%

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Rank History for White students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	82.78	41^st	369	88.9%
2022	92.47	21^st	376	94.4%
2023	89.92	29^th	370	92.2%
2024	91.99	24^th	373	93.6%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	50	104	3	25	4	2	8	196
2021	50	146	1	21	1	1	9	229
2022	53	136	2	22	2	2	7	224
2023	39	105	3	19	0	1	15	182
2024	39	94	3	24	1	1	15	177

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	196	14.0	14.0	27.6
2021	229	15.5	14.7	27.5
2022	224	12.5	17.9	27.2
2023	182	14.5	12.5	27.5
2024	177	17.5	10.1	27.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	196	14.0	14.0	27.6
2021	229	15.5	14.7	27.5
2022	224	12.5	17.9	27.2
2023	182	14.5	12.5	27.5
2024	177	17.5	10.1	27.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)					Summative Assessment Science (2024)		Summative Assessment English (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 7th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 8th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 8th Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Summative Assessment English 7th Grade	Summative Assessment English 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School	Public	6-8	3221 Mastin Lake Road	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7000	177	18	10.1	27.1%	39 (22.0%)	94 (53.1%)	24 (13.6%)	3 (1.7%)	1 (0.6%)	1 (0.6%)	15 (8.5%)	76.6	74^th of 442 public middle schools	83.3%		70.2	102^nd of 437 public middle schools	76.7%	28			32.8	20.4	29.6		55.6			73.8	66.7	75.9
Ronald McNair 78	Public	7-8	5000 Pulaski Pike	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7660	411	20	20.5	88.1%	22 (5.4%)	299 (72.7%)	72 (17.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (4.1%)	13.7	385^th of 442 public middle schools	12.9%		13.4	384^th of 437 public middle schools	12.1%	1				2.5	6.3		17.8				18.8	26.8	$8,772	$1,662	$7,108
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School	Public	6-8	4800 Sparkman Drive NE	Huntsville	35810	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7600	264	19	14.1	18.9%	70 (26.5%)	147 (55.7%)	24 (9.1%)	3 (1.1%)	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	15 (5.7%)	61.6	146^th of 442 public middle schools	67.0%		69.9	103^rd of 437 public middle schools	76.4%	43			23.7	28.6	12.0		42.7			55.9	63.1	65.3
Chapman Middle School	Public	6-8	2006 Reuben Dr NE	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7640	351	21	16.7	88.0%	40 (11.4%)	237 (67.5%)	56 (16.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.8%)	11.1	407^th of 442 public middle schools	7.9%		13.5	383^rd of 437 public middle schools	12.4%	24			5.3	2.0	2.3		9.1			32.1	15.5	27.8
Huntsville Junior High School	Public	6-8	817 Adams St SE	Huntsville	35801	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7700	459	24	19.3	38.3%	201 (43.8%)	179 (39.0%)	49 (10.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.7%)	24 (5.2%)	57.9	158^th of 442 public middle schools	64.3%		64.2	127^th of 437 public middle schools	70.9%	31				23.1	19.1		45.0				49.2	53.3	$8,048	$1,306	$6,741
Morris Middle School	Public	6-8	4801 Bob Wallace Avenue	Huntsville	35805	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7340	409	27	15.1	57.7%	45 (11.0%)	148 (36.2%)	192 (46.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.7%)	20 (4.9%)	14	382^nd of 442 public middle schools	13.6%		16	374^th of 437 public middle schools	14.4%	8			9.2	4.5	2.3		8.7			31.2	27.9	32.0
Monrovia Middle School	Public	6-8	1216 Jeff Rd	Huntsville	35806	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4580	988	50	19.7	36.6%	507 (51.3%)	301 (30.5%)	84 (8.5%)	19 (1.9%)	25 (2.5%)	4 (0.4%)	48 (4.9%)	78.9	68^th of 442 public middle schools	84.6%		83.1	50^th of 437 public middle schools	88.6%	18			45.3	26.3	26.8		50.8			69.5	70.9	67.4	$8,013	$687	$7,287
Riverton Intermediate School	Public	4-6	399 Homer Nance Road	Huntsville	35811	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	No	(256) 851-4640	822	38	21.6	36.6%	487 (59.2%)	175 (21.3%)	49 (6.0%)	12 (1.5%)	44 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	55 (6.7%)								(n/a)	52.0	49.0	49.8			56.6		71.2	72.0	70.3			$7,840	$714	$7,086
Whitesburg Middle School	Public	6-8	107 Sanders Rd	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7780	567	28	20.6	47.8%	152 (26.8%)	183 (32.3%)	186 (32.8%)	6 (1.1%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (6.5%)	31.4	314^th of 442 public middle schools	29.0%		32.8	301^st of 437 public middle schools	31.1%	13			15.2	14.2	11.9		32.1			39.2	38.2	39.3	$8,356	$1,156	$7,199
Discovery Middle School	Public	6-8	1304 Hughes Rd	Madison	35758	Madison County	Madison City	No	No	No	No	(256) 837-3735	1,069	67	16.0	26.9%	646 (60.4%)	162 (15.2%)	90 (8.4%)	81 (7.6%)	5 (0.5%)	3 (0.3%)	82 (7.7%)	92.7	29^th of 442 public middle schools	93.4%		93.8	23^rd of 437 public middle schools	94.7%	6			61.0	53.9	46.0		52.8			77.7	73.9	75.7	$8,621	$642	$7,950

Frequently Asked Questions about Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School

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Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks 74^th of 442 Alabama middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School?

Students at Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School are 53% African American, 22% White, 14% Hispanic, 8% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

What district is Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School in?

Huntsville City

How many students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 177 students attended Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School.

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