Montview Elementary School

2600 Garvin Rd Nw
Huntsville, AL 35810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Montview Elementary School ranked #953 in Alabama in 2023, improving slightly from #1051 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, lower than the state average of approximately 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 35% to 39%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was at or below 20%, also lower than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment remained steady at 227 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 96% and 81% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high concentration of low–income families.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, staffed by 15 teachers as of the latest data.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Montview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Montview Elementary School's student population of 227 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Montview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montview Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#953 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
6-9%
30%
35-39%
47%
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
16%
11%
Black
69%
32%
White
4%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.49
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Montview Elementary School's ranking?
Montview Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Montview Elementary School often compared to?
Montview Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chapman Elementary School, Martin Luther King Jr Elementary School, Mountain Gap Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Montview Elementary School?
227 students attend Montview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Montview Elementary School students are Black, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montview Elementary School?
Montview Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montview Elementary School offer ?
Montview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montview Elementary School part of?
Montview Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 227 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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