Summary:
Zip code 35806 in Huntsville, AL is home to just one middle school, Monrovia Middle School, which serves grades 6 through 8 and enrolls nearly 1,000 students as part of the Madison County school district.
Monrovia Middle School is a strong academic performer overall, consistently beating both district and state averages in most subjects. Its biggest strength is English Language Arts, where proficiency rates range from 64% to 72%—roughly 10 to 15 points above the state average. Eighth-grade science is also a standout, with a 63.58% proficiency rate that tops the state by nearly 10 points. However, math is a clear weak spot. Proficiency in math ranges from just 23% to 39%, and in 6th and 7th grades, the school actually falls below both district and state averages. The most concerning trend is a sharp drop in 7th-grade math, which fell to 22.98% proficiency in the most recent year—a significant decline from the 6th-grade rate of 39%. This suggests a need for targeted math intervention, especially as students transition to higher grades.
Despite nearly a third of students (31.78%) qualifying for free or reduced lunch, the school still outperforms state averages in most areas, which points to effective teaching and strong support systems. Chronic absenteeism sits at 13.4%, slightly above the state average but below the district average. The student-teacher ratio is 21:1, a bit higher than the recommended 20:1. While the school’s state ranking has slipped from 68th to 102nd over the past three years, its test scores in several areas have actually improved, suggesting other schools are simply improving faster. For families in 35806, Monrovia Middle offers a well-rounded education with clear strengths in English and science, but incoming students—especially those entering 6th or 7th grade—may benefit from extra math support.
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