Monte Sano Elementary School
Tel:
(256)428-7300
- Monte Sano Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Monte Sano Elementary School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Monte Sano Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Monte Sano Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 40% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 243 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Monte Sano Elementary School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monte Sano Elementary School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #67 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70-74% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 14% | 33% |
| White | 79% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.36 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 14% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Monte Sano Elementary School is Lee High School (2.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Chapman Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Chapman Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 556 students
1.9 miles
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-7640 1.9 PK-8 556 - Huntsville Blossomwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 700 students
2.3 miles
1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)428-7020 2.3 PK-6 700 - Huntsville Huntsville Junior High School Grades: 6-8 | 481 students
2.6 miles
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)428-7700 2.6 6-8 481 - Huntsville Lee High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 776 students
2.6 miles
2500 Meridian St
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-8150 2.6 9-12 776 - Huntsville Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 481 students
3.1 miles
3112 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-7100 3.1 PK-5 481
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