Houston Hill Junior High School, a Montgomery County junior high in Alabama serving grades 7–8, closed in 2015 with no enrollment or staffing thereafter.
The school's state ranking declined from #1292 in 2010 to #1320 in 2011 prior to closure; no rankings exist post–closure.
Math proficiency was notably lower than the Alabama state average in recent years, e.g., 14% at Houston Hill versus 47% statewide in 2019 and 2018.
Reading proficiency fell substantially over time, with rates such as 9% in 2015, far below the state average of 41%.
In 2011, 85% of students qualified for free lunch, indicating a high level of socioeconomic need before the school closed.
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview <Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students (10-11)
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
19 teachers
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)30%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)50%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)7%
4%
Black
(10-11)86%
35%
White
(10-11)7%
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
85%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
5%
6%
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 What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Houston Hill Junior High School?
286 students attend Houston Hill Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Houston Hill Junior High School students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are White.
What grades does Houston Hill Junior High School offer ?
Houston Hill Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Houston Hill Junior High School part of?
Houston Hill Junior High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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