The Center For Dev Learning in Huntsville, AL, closed in 2015 and previously served grades PK through 12 in a suburban locale within the Huntsville City education agency.
Prior to closure, math proficiency declined from 82% in 2012 to 15% in 2023, remaining lower than the state average of 30% in the most recent year reported.
Reading proficiency fell from 87% in 2012 to 38% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average of 47% during that period.
Enrollment declined sharply leading up to closure, with no students or teachers reported from 2015 onward; the last recorded student–teacher ratio was 5:1 in 2001 with 71 students enrolled.
Graduation rates were steady at 95% from 2013 through 2023, exceeding the state average which ranged from 81% to 88% during those years.
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students (00-01)
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers (00-01)
13 teachers
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(00-01)n/a
1%
Asian
(00-01)1%
1%
Hispanic
(00-01)n/a
1%
Black
(00-01)72%
36%
White
(00-01)27%
61%
Hawaiian
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(00-01)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (00-01)
54%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (00-01)
10%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Center For Dev Learning?
71 students attend Center For Dev Learning.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Center For Dev Learning students are Black, 27% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Center For Dev Learning offer ?
Center For Dev Learning offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Center For Dev Learning part of?
Center For Dev Learning is part of Huntsville City School District.
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