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Huffman Middle School

517 Huffman Rd
Birmingham, AL 35215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 399 students in grades 6-8, Huffman 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 is 3% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Huffman Middle School's student population of 399 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has grown by 26% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
399 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Huffman Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Huffman Middle School is 0.20, 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#1191 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Huffman Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
3%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Huffman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
22%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Huffman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Huffman Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Huffman Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2008-09 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
89%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
n/a
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Huffman Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.20
This chart displays the diversity score of Huffman Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Huffman Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Huffman Middle School's ranking?
Huffman Middle School is ranked #1191 out of 1,285 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?
3% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Huffman Middle School?
399 students attend Huffman Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Huffman Middle School students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Huffman Middle School?
Huffman Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Huffman Middle School offer ?
Huffman Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Huffman Middle School part of?
Huffman Middle School is part of Birmingham City School District.
In what neighborhood is Huffman Middle School located?
Huffman Middle School is located in the Huffman neighborhood of Birmingham, AL.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 399 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 3% (Btm 50%)
  • : 22% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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