- Enrollment
- 1,094
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Birmingham, AL
Huffman Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Huffman Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010039000140
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Huffman Middle School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools.
- #7 of 10
- middle schools in Birmingham · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 68.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Huffman Middle School has class sizes larger than 85% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, AL.
School address
District: Birmingham City · Alabama
NCES ID 010039000140 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+41 students YoY
Huffman Middle School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+10.3%).
Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+41 students YoY 010039000140 · Birmingham, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 20.2:1 · 68.4% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students)
Huffman Middle School grew from 399 students in 2022-23 to 440 in 2023-24 (+10.3%). Teacher FTE held 19.0 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Huffman Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huffman High S
Huffman High Schoolmagnet
1,094 students
- Parker High Sc
Parker High School
942 students
- Glen Iris Elem
Glen Iris Elementary School
827 students
- Huffman Academ
Huffman Academy
779 students
- Ramsay High Sc
Ramsay High School
762 students
- This school 384
Huffman Middle School
384 students
What this shows Huffman Middle School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Huffman Middle School compares
Huffman 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.4% | ▲ 16% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 67% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
68.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 85% in Alabama - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
25.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,201
per pupil, district-wide
- above Alabama avg of $13,538
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 192 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 50.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 86.5%
Hispanic or Latino 11.2%
White 1.8%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: African American at 86.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Huffman Middle School is less mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Birmingham City reports $16,201 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Huffman Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huffman High Schoolmagnet | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parker High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Glen Iris Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huffman Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Ramsay High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Huffman Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 942
- Students per teacher
- 26.2:1
- Resource Index
- 11/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 779
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 762
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar middle schools in Birmingham
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Oak Mountain Middle School
Standard public school
1,168 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Jones Valley Middle School
Standard public school
465 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Wilkerson Middle School
Standard public school
424 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
I3 Academy Phase 2
Standard public school
400 students 33.3:1 students per teacher
Bush Hills Steam Academy
Standard public school
370 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
336 students 19.8:1 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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Huffman Middle School
How many students attend Huffman Middle School?
Huffman Middle School has 384 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Birmingham, AL. CCD year-over-year: 399 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), up 41.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Huffman Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Huffman Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Huffman Middle School?
68.4% of students at Huffman Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Huffman Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Huffman Middle School is African American at 86.5% of enrollment, in Birmingham, AL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Huffman Middle School?
Huffman Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Huffman Middle School rank among middle schools in Birmingham?
By Resource Investment Index, Huffman Middle School ranks #7 of 10 middle schools in Birmingham, 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 Birmingham on the city page.
What other schools are in Birmingham City?
Besides Huffman Middle School, Birmingham City also operates Huffman High Schoolmagnet (1,094 students), Parker High School (942 students), and Glen Iris Elementary School (827 students). See the Birmingham City district page for the complete list.