Very Good
#477 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 35% in state
Mountain Gap Middle School
Middle School · Huntsville City · Huntsville, AL
A Huntsville City middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
821 Mountain Gap Road SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
- Math 43% proficient (2022)
- Reading 68% proficient (2022)
- 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mountain Gap Middle School score 56% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 56% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 70% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
45.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mountain Gap Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,879/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Huntsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,182
Median home value
$259,100
Median rent
$1,221/mo
College educated
54%
Homeownership
81.8%
Poverty rate
6.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35803; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Challenger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | 1.0 mi | 428 | Compare → |
| Whitesburg Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | K–12 | 3.3 mi | 746 | Compare → |
| Whitesburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 567 | Compare → |
| Big Cove Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–12 | 4.4 mi | 33 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Huntsville City
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #12 of 43
- District spending per student
- $13,146NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mountain Gap Middle School is listed in Huntsville City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mountain Gap Middle School
Mountain Gap Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, AL, part of Huntsville City, serving approximately 392 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #477 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mountain Gap Middle School
What grades does Mountain Gap Middle School serve?
Mountain Gap Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Mountain Gap Middle School?
Mountain Gap Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Middle School is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mountain Gap Middle School rank in AL?
Mountain Gap Middle School ranks #477 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Mountain Gap Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Mountain Gap Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mountain Gap Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mountain Gap Middle School has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 70% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Mountain Gap Middle School a charter school?
No, Mountain Gap Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mountain Gap Middle School a Title I school?
No, Mountain Gap Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mountain Gap Middle School?
45.7% of students at Mountain Gap Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 17.1%
- Phone
- (256) 428-7720
- Area population (ZIP 35803)
- 29,283
- Area average commute
- 21.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35803; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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