The Center For Dev Learning in Huntsville, AL, closed in 2015 and previously served grades PK through 12 in a suburban locale within the Huntsville City education agency.
Prior to closure, math proficiency declined from 82% in 2012 to 15% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in the most recent year reported.
Reading proficiency fell from 87% in 2012 to 38% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47% during that period.
Enrollment declined sharply leading up to closure, with no students or teachers reported from 2015 onward; the last recorded student–teacher ratio was 5:1 in 2001 with 71 students enrolled.
Graduation rates were steady at 95% from 2013 through 2023, exceeding the state average which ranged from 81% to 88% during those years.
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School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (00-01)
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers (00-01)
13 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(00-01)n/a
1%
Asian
(00-01)1%
1%
Hispanic
(00-01)n/a
1%
Black
(00-01)72%
36%
White
(00-01)27%
61%
Hawaiian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions How many students attend Center For Dev Learning?
71 students attend Center For Dev Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Center For Dev Learning students are Black, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Center For Dev Learning offer ?
Center For Dev Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Center For Dev Learning part of?
Center For Dev Learning is part of Huntsville City School District.
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