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Williams Middle School vs. Mountain Gap Middle School

Should you attend Williams Middle School or Mountain Gap Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Williams Middle School
155 Barren Fork Blvd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35824
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Mountain Gap Middle School
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Williams Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Mountain Gap Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 546 students in grades 6-8, Williams Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 16% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Mountain Gap Middle School, a Huntsville City public middle school serving grades 6–8, ranked #222 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from its peak rank of #49 in 2015.
Reading proficiency was 68% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency declined to 39% in 2023 but remained higher than the state average of 30%.
Science proficiency was notably strong at 70–74% in 2022, significantly higher than the state average of 38%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Enrollment decreased from 467 students in 2021 to 419 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023 and 42% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need compared to 13% in 2022.
Minority enrollment comprised 37% of the student body, with 71 Black and 33 Hispanic students among 392 total in 2023 at this Union County AL high school.
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
546 students
392 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Williams Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Gap Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Williams Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Gap Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Williams Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Gap Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Williams Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#699 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#222 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Williams Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Gap Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
16%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
68%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Williams Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Williams Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Mountain Gap Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
204
122
Grade 7 Students
175
117
Grade 8 Students
166
153
Grade 9 Students
1
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Gap Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Gap Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Gap Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
57%
18%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Gap Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
18%
63%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Gap Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Williams Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Gap Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Huntsville City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.56
This chart showcases the diversity score of Williams Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Gap Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
44%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Williams Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Gap Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Williams Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Gap Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Huntsville City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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