The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 60-64% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 75-79% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 86%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (12-13)
105 students
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)75-79%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(12-13)3%
1%
Asian
(12-13)4%
1%
Hispanic
(12-13)4%
5%
Black
(12-13)70%
34%
White
(12-13)19%
58%
Hawaiian
(12-13)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(12-13)n/a
1%
Eligible for Free Lunch (12-13)
50%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
4%
6%
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?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Providence School?
105 students attend Providence School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Providence School students are Black, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Providence School offer ?
Providence School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Providence School part of?
Providence School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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