Honeysuckle Middle School, a Title I eligible Dothan City school serving grades 6–8 with 468 students and a 17:1 student–teacher ratio, closed in 2020.
The school's Alabama state ranking fluctuated around #1200 from 2010 to 2019, showing no notable improvement before closure.
Math proficiency declined sharply from 60% in 2012 to 7% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in 2023.
Reading proficiency dropped from 75% in 2012 to 27% in 2022, consistently lower than the Alabama state average of 47%.
Free lunch eligibility rose significantly from 44% in 1999 to 87% by 2020, indicating growing socioeconomic challenges prior to closure of this Dothan, AL middle school.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
468 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)7%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)18%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
82%
32%
White
13%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Honeysuckle Middle School?
468 students attend Honeysuckle Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Honeysuckle Middle School students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Honeysuckle Middle School?
Honeysuckle Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Honeysuckle Middle School offer ?
Honeysuckle Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Honeysuckle Middle School part of?
Honeysuckle Middle School is part of Dothan City School District.
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