Enrollment
988
Alabama · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
50.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.8:1
vs 17.7:1 Alabama avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
26.9%
vs 58.8% Alabama avg
-54% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Monrovia Middle School compares with Alabama and U.S. medians
What stands out at Monrovia Middle School
Monrovia Middle School is a large middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, enrolling 988 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Alabama schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 26.9% free-meal eligibility runs 54% below the Alabama average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Alabama, bigger than 92% of state schools at 988 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,365 scored Alabama schools.
Among 110 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Alabama schools statewide, it ranks #95, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (48%) and African American (31%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 494 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
11.6% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Huntsville's middle schools, it stands alongside Williams Middle School (659 students): Monrovia Middle School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.8:1 vs 20.6:1).
Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students) and Hazel Green High School (1,454 students) alongside Monrovia Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Monrovia Middle School compares
Monrovia Middle School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$10,543
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $12,491
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Madison County, which includes Monrovia Middle School.
$10,543
Per student
-16%
vs Alabama
Avg $12,491
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 33.2%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Alabama, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~988 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.8:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Monrovia Middle School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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