Serving 427 students in grades 6-8, Mountain Gap Middle School ranks in the top 20% 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 27% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 63% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Gap Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mountain Gap Middle School's student population of 427 students has declined by 49% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
427 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Gap Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Gap Middle School is 0.44, 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
#227 out of 1276 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
8%
10%
Black
14%
32%
White
73%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Gap Middle School's ranking?
Mountain Gap Middle School is ranked #227 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Gap Middle School?
427 students attend Mountain Gap Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Mountain Gap Middle School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Gap Middle School?
Mountain Gap Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mountain Gap Middle School offer ?
Mountain Gap Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mountain Gap Middle School part of?
Mountain Gap Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.
School Reviews
5 3/31/2021
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