Serving 194 students in grades 6-8, Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 194 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School's student population of 194 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
194 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#445 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
56%
31%
White
19%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
13%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
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 is Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School's ranking?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is ranked #445 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School often compared to?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Middle School, Academy For Academics And Arts Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School?
194 students attend Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School offer ?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School part of?
Academy For Science Foreign Language Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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