HANDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Handley Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Roanoke City school district, located in Roanoke, AL with about 562 students offering grade levels from 4th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 26 teachers, Handley Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Handley Middle School, located in Roanoke, Alabama, is a key component of the Roanoke City School District. Serving students in the middle grades, the school is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development necessary for adolescents. The institution places a strong emphasis on preparing students for the transition to high school by providing a structured curriculum that aligns with state educational standards while encouraging active participation in the school community.

Beyond the classroom, Handley Middle School strives to create a supportive culture that promotes character development and student engagement. By offering a variety of extracurricular activities and utilizing resources from the Roanoke City school system, the school works to ensure that all students have access to a well-rounded educational experience. Through a dedicated faculty and staff, the school remains focused on its mission to help every student achieve their personal best in a safe and collaborative learning environment.

For more information, contact Handley Middle School at (334) 863-4174 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274-2722
Advertisement

HANDLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Roanoke, AL with about 562 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Roanoke City
Total Students:
562
Teachers:
26
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

Advertisement

School Demographics for 562 students

White
54.6%
Black or African American
42.7%
Hispanic/Latino
1.4%
Two or more races
0.7%
Asian
0.5%

Female
47.9%
Male
52.1%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.