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Huffman Middle School

517 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35215

About Huffman Middle School

Huffman Middle School is a public middle school in Birmingham, Alabama, which is a city of medium size. There are about 440 students at the school, which is for grades 6 through 8. The student-to-teacher ratio is about 23:1, which is higher than the district average. There are about 19 full-time equivalent teachers. The students at Huffman Middle School are mostly from the community around it and are very diverse. About 46% of the students are girls and 54% are boys. About 78% of the students are considered poor. There is also a full-time school counselor who helps with student services.According to U.S. News data, student proficiency levels are still below state averages. About 3% of students are proficient in math, and 22% are proficient in reading/ELA. The school adheres to a conventional middle school curriculum, emphasizing the primary academic subjects mandated by the state. Huffman Middle School serves many students who need extra help and is still working to improve their academic performance while also providing important educational support to its local community. This school is the best school in Birmingham, Alabama.

Huffman Middle School Contact Information

Address

517 Huffman Rd, Birmingham, AL, 35215

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Phone

(205) 231-5370

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 3%
Reading 22%
State average proficiency is 3% in Math and 22% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
23 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
2
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
440
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 192 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Huffman Middle School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 0.45%
Asian 0%
Hispanic 9.77%
Black 87.5%
Two+ Races 2.05%
Native Am. 0%
White
0.45%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
9.77%
Black
87.5%
Two+ Races
2.05%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 440
45.91%
202 Female
54.09%
238 Male

Student Population

440 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

440 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

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FAQ

Q1. What does Huffman Middle School do to make the learning environment interesting?

Ans. Interactive lessons, group projects, and hands-on activities all encourage students to explore, think critically, and get involved.


Q2. How does the school help students feel better?

Ans. Wellness programs, counseling services, and mindfulness activities help people stay emotionally stable and strong.


Q3. What does Huffman Middle School do to make learning fun?

Ans. Students are encouraged to think critically, solve problems, and take part in all subjects through hands-on projects, group lessons, and activities that require them to ask questions.


Q4. What does Huffman Middle School do to encourage students to be curious about schoolwork?

Ans. Project-based learning, inquiry-driven lessons, and hands-on activities get students to think critically and really look into ideas.


Q5. How does Huffman Middle School make learning fun?

Ans. Projects that require students to work together, hands-on activities, and problem-solving exercises all help students be creative, think critically, and stay interested in what they're learning.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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