Huffman Middle School vs Martha Gaskins K5
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Huffman Middle School
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
384 students
Martha Gaskins K5
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
537 students
| Measure | Huffman Middle School Birmingham, Alabama | Martha Gaskins K5 Birmingham, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #253 of 263 | #602 of 699 |
| National rank | #15022 of 15,369 | #43662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 384 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 384 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.4% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 26.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 36% |
| city | Birmingham | Birmingham |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martha Gaskins K5 scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 10.9).
- •Martha Gaskins K5 does better on math proficiency (36% vs 16%).
- •Martha Gaskins K5 does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 21%).
- •Martha Gaskins K5 does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76.2% vs 79.4%).
- •Huffman Middle School does better on students per teacher (24.0 vs 26.9).
- •Martha Gaskins K5 is the larger school with 537 students compared with 384.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Huffman Middle School better than Martha Gaskins K5?
On the Success Index (US), Martha Gaskins K5 ranks higher (21.9 vs 10.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Huffman Middle School and Martha Gaskins K5?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Birmingham in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Huffman Middle School: 384. Martha Gaskins K5: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Huffman Middle School and Martha Gaskins K5 rank in Alabama?
Huffman Middle School is 253rd of 263 and Martha Gaskins K5 is 602nd of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).