Hampton Cove Middle School

261 Old 431 Highway
Hampton Cove, AL 35763

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

785 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Hampton Cove Middle School, located in the scenic Hampton Cove community of Huntsville, Alabama, is a dedicated public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution is committed to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. The school places a strong emphasis on comprehensive education, balancing core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts with opportunities for extracurricular growth.

Beyond its academic curriculum, the school is known for its active campus culture and community integration. Students have access to a variety of clubs, athletic programs, and enrichment activities designed to encourage social development and personal interests. By leveraging its location within the Huntsville City Schools system, Hampton Cove Middle School provides students with access to district-wide resources and technology, ensuring that learners are well-equipped to succeed in an increasingly digital and globalized world.

785

Total Students

35.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

10.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hampton Cove Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	611
Hispanic	46
Black	36
Asian	31
Two or More	59
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
611 (77.8%)
Two or More
59 (7.5%)
Hispanic
46 (5.9%)
Black
36 (4.6%)
Asian
31 (3.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-8380
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	785
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	84
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* 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 6 271

Grade 7 238

Grade 8 276