Edward White Middle School in Huntsville, AL closed in 2015 after serving grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 432 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in its final years.
The school's state ranking declined from #1136 in 2010 to #1233 in 2014, indicating a downward trend in overall performance prior to closure.
Math proficiency fluctuated but remained higher than the Alabama state average in most recent years reported, with 40% proficiency in 2023 compared to the state average of 30%.
Reading proficiency was consistently higher than the state average, reaching 60% in 2022 versus 47% statewide, though scores showed declines from previous years.
The school had a predominantly Black student population (approximately 89%) and a high concentration of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, with free lunch eligibility reaching 85% before closure.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
432 students
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)11%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(13-14)18%
42%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
89%
32%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Huntsville City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% AL state average).
How many students attend Edward White Middle School?
432 students attend Edward White Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Edward White Middle School students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edward White Middle School?
Edward White Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edward White Middle School offer ?
Edward White Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Edward White Middle School part of?
Edward White Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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