Serving 322 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 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 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 322 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 30%)
- 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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Gap Elementary School's student population of 322 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 24% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
322 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Gap Elementary School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#295 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-ZTuICJ.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-9D3bKs.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
38%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-OEPGAH.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
18:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
3%
1%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-NVLh0S.png)
Hispanic
5%
10%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-wlTxX7.png)
Black
14%
32%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-baSwAUm.png)
White
77%
53%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Mountain Gap Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-lfWGYl.png)
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-qDVc2y.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Gap Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/1000/660/mountain-gap-elementary-school-chart-IxMLWy.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
44%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #295 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mountain Gap Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Gap Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Weatherly Heights Elementary School, Roger B Chaffee Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% 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?
322 students attend Mountain Gap Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Mountain Gap Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Gap Elementary School?
Mountain Gap Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mountain Gap Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Gap Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
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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