Handley Middle School

Roanoke City
251 Gilham Rd
Roanoke, AL 36274
503 Students
Middle School 4th - 8th
School Overview
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.
503
Total Students
26.0
Full-Time Teachers
19.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
66.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    286 (56.9 %)
  • Black
    197 (39.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    11 (2.2 %)
  • Two or More
    5 (1.0 %)
  • Asian
    4 (0.8 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Roanoke City
Phone: (334)539-5265
Website: http://www.roanokecityschools.org/hms.htm
Grade Range: 4th - 8th
Total Students: 503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 334
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 4 99
Grade 5 116
Grade 6 90
Grade 7 100
Grade 8 98
Gender Ratio