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Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

4800 Sparkman Drive NE, Huntsville, AL, 35810

About Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School

Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is a public magnet middle school in Huntsville, Alabama, which is a city of medium size. About 264 students go to the school, which serves grades 6 through 8. The school has about 19 full-time equivalent teachers, which gives it a student-to-teacher ratio of about 14:1. This is better than the district average and helps keep class sizes small. The student body is somewhat diverse, with a majority of students from minority groups. About 66% of the students are girls and 34% are boys. About 19% of the students come from low-income families, which is lower than the average for many public schools in the area. The school doesn't say that it has a full-time school counselor right now. According to U.S. News data, about 24% of students are good at math and 65% are good at reading/ELA. This shows that students are better at reading than math. Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is a magnet school that focuses on arts and academics. Overall, the school is known for having a good student-teacher ratio and good reading scores. However, it is still important to keep an eye on math scores.

Contact Information

Address

4800 Sparkman Drive NE, Huntsville, AL, 35810

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Phone

(256) 428-7600

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 24%
Reading 65%
State average proficiency is 24% in Math and 65% in Reading.
19
Full-time Teachers
14 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
1
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
264
Total Students
$68271
Avg. Teacher Salary

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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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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 26.52%
Asian 1.14%
Hispanic 9.09%
Black 55.68%
Two+ Races 5.68%
Native Am. 1.14%
White
26.52%
Asian
1.14%
Hispanic
9.09%
Black
55.68%
Two+ Races
5.68%
Native Am.
1.14%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 264
65.53%
173 Female
34.47%
91 Male

Student Population

264 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

264 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School is getting a lot of attention for its recent successes! The sixth graders at the school recently went on an exciting two-day trip to Nashville. They learned a lot, explored the city, and had a great time visiting Fisk University and experiencing the city's lively culture. The school also put on a great Hispanic Heritage Night with tasty food trucks, colorful student art, and games for the whole family.

FAQ

Q1. What does Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School do to help students stay healthy?

Ans. Wellness workshops, counseling services, and mindfulness activities help students deal with stress and stay strong emotionally.

Q2. How does the school help students develop their leadership skills?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and other collaborative efforts build confidence, teamwork, and a sense of responsibility.

Q3. Can students be leaders?

Ans. Student councils, group projects, and public speaking events help kids learn how to be responsible, confident, and work well with others.

Q4. How does Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School make learning fun?

Ans. Hands-on lessons, group projects, and projects that require students to ask questions all encourage creativity, critical thinking, and active participation.

Q5. How does Academy for Academics and Arts Middle School help students stay healthy?

Ans. Students can improve their emotional strength and keep their mental health in check by going to counseling, wellness workshops, and mindfulness classes.

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

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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

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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
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The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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