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Mountain Gap Elementary School vs. Roger B Chaffee Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Mountain Gap Elementary School
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
7900 Whittier Road Sw
Huntsville, AL 35802
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Mountain Gap Elementary School, a Huntsville City public elementary, ranked #175 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #295 in 2022 but declining from a peak of #128 in 2012.
Math proficiency rose to 50–54% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency held at 60–64%, also higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency reached 50–59%, above the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 338 students across grades PK–5 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1; the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 38% in 2023 from 12% in 2022, indicating a significant socioeconomic shift.
Minority enrollment accounted for 32% of the student body in 2023, with 53% male and 47% female students.
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School ranked #368 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from a peak rank of #64 in 2015, and remained in the top 30% for overall testing performance statewide.
Math proficiency ranged between 35% and 39%, higher than the state average of about 30%; reading proficiency was 50%–54%, higher than the state average near 47%, while science proficiency was 40%–49%, also higher than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment was stable at 392 students for grades PK–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 16:1; minority enrollment was 56%, reflecting a diverse student population including 125 Hispanic and 64 Black students.
The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch increased from about 10% in 2004 to over 49% in recent years, indicating a socioeconomic shift in the school community.
The school maintained a graduation rate of 95% in 2023, exceeding both the Alabama state average of 88% and the Huntsville City district average of 92%, typical for this Union County AL high school feeder area.
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
392 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Gap Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Gap Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Gap Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Roger B Chaffee Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#175 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#368 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Gap Elementary 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 Roger B Chaffee Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)
35-39%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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.
60-64%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
50-54%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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.
50-59%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 Mountain Gap Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Roger B Chaffee Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
18
Kindergarten Students
58
65
Grade 1 Students
47
62
Grade 2 Students
51
59
Grade 3 Students
58
56
Grade 4 Students
54
65
Grade 5 Students
51
67

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2019-20 school year.
% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
% Black
13%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
% White
68%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
0.51
0.68
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
49%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Gap Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Roger B Chaffee Elementary 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 2023-24 school year.
 
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