Mountain Gap Elementary School

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Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks 89 th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Mountain Gap Elementary School is a public elementary school in Huntsville, Alabama, serving 324 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Huntsville City School District, which is ranked 83 out of 137 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Mountain Gap Elementary consistently ranks among the top 25% of elementary schools in Alabama, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school outperformed the Huntsville City and Alabama state averages in the percentage of students proficient or better in Summative Assessments for Mathematics, Science, and English Language Arts. However, the school has a significantly higher percentage of White students (71.3%) compared to nearby schools, such as McDonnell Elementary (12.96% African American, 7.41% Hispanic) and Whitesburg Elementary (85.04% free or reduced-price lunch). Mountain Gap Elementary also has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 13.9 to 17.2 in recent years, compared to other nearby schools.

The strong academic performance and favorable student demographics of Mountain Gap Elementary suggest that the school may be providing a high-quality education and serving a more affluent community. However, the disparity in performance and demographics between Mountain Gap and nearby schools raises questions about equity and access to high-quality education within the Huntsville City School District. Further investigation is needed to understand the underlying factors contributing to these differences and ensure that all students in the district have the resources and support they need to succeed.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

821 Mountain Gap Road SE
Huntsville, AL 35803

(256) 428-7360

District: Huntsville City

SchoolDigger Rank:
89^th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Students who attend Mountain Gap Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:	Mountain Gap Middle School
High:	Virgil Grissom High School

Student/teacher ratio: 17.2

Number of students: 324

Racial breakdown:

White:

71.3%

African American:

13.0%

Hispanic:

7.4%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 39.8%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks better than 87% of elementary schools in Alabama. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.94. (See more...)

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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Gap Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Gap Elementary School 89^th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Mountain Gap Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Female students:

Male students:

White students:

Huntsville City:

SchoolDigger ranks Huntsville City 83^rd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Mountain Gap Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Gap Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2004	61.50	226^th	623	63.7%
2005	79.90	92^nd	688	86.6%
2006	81.57	75^th	689	89.1%
2007	85.95	37^th	698	94.7%
2008	78.42	91^st	698	87.0%
2009	82.37	56^th	696	92.0%
2010	71.87	163^rd	704	76.8%
2011	69.06	200^th	709	71.8%
2012	75.92	120^th	696	82.8%
2021	72.88	156^th	692	77.5%
2022	69.39	187^th	687	72.8%
2023	80.74	110^th	680	83.8%
2024	83.94	89^th	684	87.0%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Mountain Gap Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	55.49	287^th	653	56.0%
2024	75.84	120^th	670	82.1%

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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Gap Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	71.32	149^th	656	77.3%
2022	72.22	151^st	656	77.0%
2023	79.12	111^th	645	82.8%
2024	81.07	101^st	650	84.5%

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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Gap Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	68.98	182^nd	669	72.8%
2022	62.76	232^nd	669	65.3%
2023	77.12	122^nd	649	81.2%
2024	82.11	93^rd	655	85.8%

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Rank History for White students at Mountain Gap Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AL State Percentile
2021	60.14	180^th	539	66.6%
2022	56.01	215^th	540	60.2%
2023	72.21	114^th	528	78.4%
2024	75.40	110^th	535	79.4%

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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Gap Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	688	688
1989	686	5	36	9	1	n/a	n/a	0	737
1990	457	5	22	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	487
1991	451	4	28	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	491
1992	447	4	36	4	4	n/a	n/a	0	495
1993	459	7	23	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	495
1994	467	7	26	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	506
1995	434	6	18	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	463
1996	434	6	18	1	4	n/a	n/a	0	463
1997	440	9	26	0	2	n/a	n/a	0	477
1998	434	11	28	4	2	n/a	n/a	0	479
1999	391	6	24	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	425
2000	373	14	15	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	405
2001	375	17	17	2	0	n/a	n/a	2	413
2002	380	17	12	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	419
2003	380	17	12	7	3	n/a	n/a	0	419
2004	370	23	4	6	2	n/a	n/a	1	406
2005	346	33	7	5	3	n/a	n/a	0	394
2006	345	31	7	3	1	n/a	n/a	0	387
2007	314	37	9	2	1	n/a	n/a	0	363
2008	306	34	5	3	0	n/a	n/a	0	348
2009	298	28	7	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	341
2010	290	28	6	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	333
2011	279	23	3	8	0	0	1	0	314
2012	277	21	2	8	1	0	9	0	318
2020	244	45	8	25	0	0	23	0	345
2021	242	43	5	20	0	0	17	0	327
2022	247	44	9	18	2	0	2	0	322
2023	231	42	7	24	1	0	19	0	324

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Gap Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	32.0	21.5	0
1989	737	37.0	19.9	n/a
1990	487	27.0	18.0	0
1991	491	26.0	18.8	n/a
1992	495	26.0	19.0	n/a
1993	495	26.0	19.0	n/a
1994	506	25.0	20.2	n/a
1995	463	28.1	16.5	n/a
1996	463	28.1	16.5	n/a
1997	477	28.3	16.9	1.7
1998	479	28.2	17.0	4.8
1999	425	29.0	14.7	5.4
2000	405	28.0	14.5	7.4
2001	413	27.0	15.3	7.5
2002	419	28.0	15.0	13.6
2003	419	28.0	15.0	13.6
2004	406	30.1	13.5	13.6
2005	394	30.0	13.1	14.7
2006	387	25.0	15.5	14.7
2007	363	24.9	14.6	17.6
2008	348	25.3	13.8	20.4
2009	341	23.8	14.1	24.3
2010	333	25.0	13.3	23.4
2011	314	24.1	13.0	24.5
2012	318	21.8	14.5	22.3
2020	345	19.3	17.8	25.8
2021	327	23.4	13.9	29.7
2022	322	19.3	16.6	12.7
2023	324	18.8	17.2	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Gap Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	688	32.0	21.5	0
1989	737	37.0	19.9	n/a
1990	487	27.0	18.0	0
1991	491	26.0	18.8	n/a
1992	495	26.0	19.0	n/a
1993	495	26.0	19.0	n/a
1994	506	25.0	20.2	n/a
1995	463	28.1	16.5	n/a
1996	463	28.1	16.5	n/a
1997	477	28.3	16.9	1.7
1998	479	28.2	17.0	4.8
1999	425	29.0	14.7	5.4
2000	405	28.0	14.5	7.4
2001	413	27.0	15.3	7.5
2002	419	28.0	15.0	13.6
2003	419	28.0	15.0	13.6
2004	406	30.1	13.5	13.6
2005	394	30.0	13.1	14.7
2006	387	25.0	15.5	14.7
2007	363	24.9	14.6	17.6
2008	348	25.3	13.8	20.4
2009	341	23.8	14.1	24.3
2010	333	25.0	13.3	23.4
2011	314	24.1	13.0	24.5
2012	318	21.8	14.5	22.3
2020	345	19.3	17.8	25.8
2021	327	23.4	13.9	29.7
2022	322	19.3	16.6	12.7
2023	324	18.8	17.2	39.8

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Schools Near Mountain Gap Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Summative Assessment Mathematics (2024)				Summative Assessment Science (2024)	Summative Assessment English (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	Summative Assessment Mathematics 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 4th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 5th Grade	Summative Assessment Mathematics 6th Grade	Summative Assessment Science 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 3rd Grade	Summative Assessment English 4th Grade	Summative Assessment English 5th Grade	Summative Assessment English 6th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Mountain Gap Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	821 Mountain Gap Road SE	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7360	324	19	17.2	39.8%	231 (71.3%)	42 (13.0%)	24 (7.4%)	7 (2.2%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (5.9%)	83.9	89^th of 684 public elementary schools	87.0%		80.7	110^th of 680 public elementary schools	83.8%	21	53.6	69.2	50.0		69.2	73.2	82.4	75.0
Challenger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	13555 Chaney Thompson Rd	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7060	503	29	17.6	42.9%	267 (53.1%)	98 (19.5%)	84 (16.7%)	8 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (8.9%)	49.4	351^st of 684 public elementary schools	48.7%		65.8	223^rd of 680 public elementary schools	67.2%	128	37.8	23.6	30.2		43.1	66.2	44.3	76.5		$7,486	$524	$6,961
Weatherly Heights Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1307 Cannstatt Drive SE	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7460	481	32	15.0	42.2%	296 (61.5%)	87 (18.1%)	47 (9.8%)	12 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.1%)	70.4	185^th of 684 public elementary schools	73.0%		82	101^st of 680 public elementary schools	85.1%	84	30.8	47.7	47.1		52.3	68.0	78.5	79.4		$9,510	$870	$8,639
Farley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 Green Cove Rd SW	Huntsville	35803	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7160	338	19	18.1	43.2%	193 (57.1%)	42 (12.4%)	31 (9.2%)	22 (6.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (14.8%)	81.8	110^th of 684 public elementary schools	83.9%		79.8	118^th of 680 public elementary schools	82.6%	8	61.5	41.5	57.4		65.9	74.5	73.2	81.5		$8,625	$737	$7,888
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 Whittier Road SW	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7040	399	20	19.9	50.4%	194 (48.6%)	60 (15.0%)	121 (30.3%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19 (4.8%)	44	399^th of 684 public elementary schools	41.7%		53.7	321^st of 680 public elementary schools	52.8%	78	23.7	37.3	29.9		43.3	48.2	53.9	64.6		$9,722	$1,340	$8,380
GoldsmithSchiffman Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	1210 Taylor Road	Big Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7150	964	53	18.3	11.9%	747 (77.5%)	46 (4.8%)	69 (7.2%)	27 (2.8%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (7.7%)	85.7	79^th of 684 public elementary schools	88.5%		93.4	35^th of 680 public elementary schools	94.9%	44	56.2	52.5	53.3		63.1	79.7	87.2	84.9		$6,660	$469	$6,189
Whitesburg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6810 Whitesburg Drive SE	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 428-7520	334	23	14.5	37.1%	105 (31.4%)	175 (52.4%)	29 (8.7%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (6.9%)	42.6	416^th of 684 public elementary schools	39.2%		50.2	345^th of 680 public elementary schools	49.3%	71	40.4	8.2	28.6		20.4	78.7	49.0	64.6
Hampton Cove Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	261 Old 431 Hwy	Hampton Cove	35763	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7180	684	38	18.1	8.9%	550 (80.4%)	32 (4.7%)	40 (5.8%)	26 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	34 (5.0%)	93.6	32^nd of 684 public elementary schools	95.3%		95.4	23^rd of 680 public elementary schools	96.6%	9	67.7	73.0	61.2		82.0	86.9	85.0	86.1		$8,275	$715	$7,559
Jones Valley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	4908 Garth Rd SE	Huntsville	35802	Madison County	Huntsville City	No	No	No	No	(256) 428-7220	456	26	17.3	36.2%	275 (60.3%)	105 (23.0%)	41 (9.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (6.6%)	78	138^th of 684 public elementary schools	79.8%		69.5	193^rd of 680 public elementary schools	71.6%	55	52.2	50.7	41.5	52.3	59.2	75.4	75.7	63.4	80.0	$9,469	$884	$8,583
Owens Cross Roads School	Public	PK, KG-4	161 Wilson Mann Road	Owens Cross Roads	35763	Madison County	Madison County	No	No	No	Yes	(256) 851-3240	319	20	15.9	53.9%	225 (70.5%)	40 (12.5%)	20 (6.3%)	1 (0.3%)	23 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (3.1%)	73.2	170^th of 684 public elementary schools	75.1%		75	152^nd of 680 public elementary schools	77.6%	18	55.2	41.4			48.3	77.6	70.7			$10,823	$2,321	$8,465

Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Gap Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Mountain Gap Elementary School?

Students at Mountain Gap Elementary School are 71% White, 13% African American, 7% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 2% Asian.

How many students attend Mountain Gap Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 324 students attended Mountain Gap Elementary School.

What district is Mountain Gap Elementary School in?

Huntsville City

What schools do graduates of Mountain Gap Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Mountain Gap Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Gap Middle School
High : Virgil Grissom High School

Is Mountain Gap Elementary School a good school?

Mountain Gap Elementary School ranks 89^th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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