- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntsville, AL
Monrovia Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Monrovia Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010222000560
👥 S:T ratio 21
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 1
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Monrovia Middle School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #8 of 11
- middle schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.8:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 26.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Monrovia Middle School has class sizes larger than 82% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia Middle School ranks #8 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000560 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Monrovia Middle School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 010222000560 · Huntsville, AL Middle · MID · TRAD
988 enr · 19.8:1 · 26.9% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Monrovia Middle School held near 988 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE held 50.0 → 50.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Monrovia Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- This school
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- Hazel Green El
Hazel Green Elementary School
963 students
What this shows Monrovia Middle School reports 988 students on the CCD universe file.
How Monrovia Middle School compares
Monrovia Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.8:1 | ▲ 12% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.9% | ▼ 54% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 988 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.8:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
988
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 54% 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
19.8:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 82% in Alabama - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,905
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 494 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
86
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 47.9%
African American 30.6%
Hispanic or Latino 9.4%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.0%
Asian 2.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: White at 47.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.3, Monrovia Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Monrovia Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Monrovia Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 963
- Students per teacher
- 24.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar middle schools in Huntsville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
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
Ronald Mcnair 78
Standard public school
390 students 21.7:1 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 (~988 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Monrovia Middle School
How many students attend Monrovia Middle School?
Monrovia Middle School has 988 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 1,003 (2022-23) → 988 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Monrovia Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Monrovia Middle School is 19.8:1, which is 12% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 26% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Monrovia Middle School?
26.9% of students at Monrovia Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Monrovia Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Monrovia Middle School is White at 47.9% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Monrovia Middle School?
Monrovia Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Monrovia Middle School rank among middle schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Monrovia Middle School ranks #8 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 Madison County?
Besides Monrovia Middle School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.