Monte Sano Elementary School
Monte Sano Elementary School serves 243 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Monte Sano Elementary School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Monte Sano Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
Monte Sano Elementary School's student population of 243 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat 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 Rankings
Monte Sano Elementary School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Monte Sano Elementary School is 0.37, 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 Testing Rank | #23 out of 1263 schools (Top 5%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 80-84% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 75-79% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 13% | 33% |
| White | 78% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.37 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 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)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Chapman Elementary School Math: 22% | Reading: 26%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-8 | 556 students10
1.9 miles
2006 Reuben Dr
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7640 1.9 PK-8 556 - Huntsville Blossomwood Elementary School Math: 51% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-6 | 700 students10
2.3 miles
1321 Woodmont Avenue
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7020 2.3 PK-6 700 - Huntsville Huntsville Junior High School Math: 38% | Reading: 43%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 481 students10
2.6 miles
817 Adams St Se
Huntsville, AL 35801
(256) 428-7700 2.6 6-8 481 - Huntsville Lee High School Magnet School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 9-12 | 776 students10
2.6 miles
2500 Meridian St
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-8150 2.6 9-12 776 - Huntsville Martin Luther King Junior Elementary School Math: 16% | Reading: 20%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 481 students10
3.1 miles
3112 Meridian St N
Huntsville, AL 35811
(256) 428-7100 3.1 PK-5 481
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