Monte Sano Elementary School
Tel:
(256)428-7300
- Monte Sano Elementary School serves 224 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 23% 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
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Monte Sano Elementary School's student population of 224 students has grown by 14% 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 | 224 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Monte Sano Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Monte Sano Elementary School is 0.39, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #25 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 13:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 7% |
| Black | 13% | 33% |
| White | 77% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.39 | 0.34 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 16% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Chapman Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Chapman Elementary School (1.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Chapman Elementary School Grades: PK-8 | 593 students
1.9 miles
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-7080 1.9 PK-8 593 - Huntsville Blossomwood Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 651 students
2.3 miles
1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)428-7020 2.3 PK-6 651 - Huntsville Huntsville Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 519 students
2.6 miles
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256)428-7700 2.6 6-8 519 - Huntsville Lee High School Grades: 9-12 | 803 students
2.6 miles
2500 Meridian St.
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-8150 2.6 9-12 803 - Huntsville Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 475 students
3.1 miles
3112 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256)428-7100 3.1 PK-5 475
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