- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntsville, AL
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010180002478
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 11
- middle schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.9:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 18.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180002478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+25 students YoY
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+25 students YoY 010180002478 · Huntsville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
270 enr · 15.9:1 · 18.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School grew from 239 students in 2022-23 to 264 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 17.5 → 18.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 270
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School
270 students
What this shows Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School reports 270 students on the CCD universe file.
How Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School compares
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.9:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.8% | ▼ 68% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 270 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.9:1
Leaner classes than 39% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
270
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.9:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 27% in Alabama - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 270 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 13.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 53.7%
White 25.6%
Two or More 10.7%
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: African American at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.8, Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Huntsville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Monrovia Middle School
Standard public school
988 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Williams Middle School
Standard public school
659 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Whitesburg Middle School
Standard public school
535 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Huntsville Junior High School
Standard public school
530 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Challenger Middle School
Standard public school
425 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~270 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.9:1)
Frequently asked questions about Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School
How many students attend Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School has 270 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 239 (2022-23) → 264 (2023-24), up 25.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is 15.9:1, which is 10% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?
18.8% of students at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is African American at 53.7% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School?
Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School rank among middle schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School ranks #1 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.