Mountain Gap Elementary School, a Huntsville City public elementary, ranked #175 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #295 in 2022 but declining from a peak of #128 in 2012.
Math proficiency rose to 50–54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency held at 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency reached 50–59%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 338 students across grades PK–5 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 38% in 2023 from 12% in 2022, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift.
Minority enrollment accounted for 32% of the student body in 2023, with 53% male and 47% female students.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 341 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Gap Elementary School's student population of 341 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
341 students
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
School Rankings
Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Gap Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1275 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
13%
12%
Black
12%
31%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Huntsville City School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Gap Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Gap Elementary School is ranked #175 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mountain Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Roger B Chaffee Elementary School, Weatherly Heights Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Gap Elementary School?
341 students attend Mountain Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Mountain Gap Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Gap Elementary School?
Mountain Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Gap Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mountain Gap Elementary School part of?
Mountain Gap Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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