Mountain Gap Elementary School

About Mountain Gap Elementary School

Mountain Gap Elementary School is a public school located in Huntsville, Alabama. It serves students in grades K-5 and is part of the Madison County School System. The school is known for its strong academic program and commitment to providing a quality education to all students. The school also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities and clubs, such as art, music, physical education, and science.
Mountain Gap Elementary School has a strong sense of community. The school has a dedicated staff of teachers and administrators who strive to create a safe and supportive learning environment for all students. The school also works with the local community to provide programs such as mentoring, tutoring, and after-school activities.
Mountain Gap Elementary School is dedicated to helping students reach their full potential. The school offers a variety of resources and programs to ensure that all students have access to a quality education. The school also works to provide a supportive and nurturing environment that encourages students to reach their goals.

Address:	821 Mt Gap Rd Huntsville, AL 35803
Phone:	(256) 428-7360
Site:	–
Grades:	PreK – 5
Enrollment:	327 students

Overview Mountain Gap Elementary School

Mountain Gap Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
Mountain Gap Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Verdict on Mountain Gap Elementary School

Mountain Gap Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Mountain Gap Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.