Mountain Gap Middle School
366 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Mountain Gap P-8 is a public school located in the South Huntsville area, serving students from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade. As part of the Huntsville City Schools district, the institution is designed to provide a continuous learning environment that allows students to transition from early childhood education through the middle school years within a single campus setting. This P-8 model is often favored for fostering a stable community atmosphere, allowing teachers and administrators to build long-term relationships with students and their families throughout their foundational years.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Huntsville community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare students for the transition to high school. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically engages in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs intended to support well-rounded development. Parents and prospective families can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and specific school programs by visiting the official Huntsville City Schools website.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Huntsville community and emphasizes a curriculum aligned with state standards to prepare students for the transition to high school. In addition to core academic subjects, the school typically engages in a variety of extracurricular activities, sports, and enrichment programs intended to support well-rounded development. Parents and prospective families can find detailed information regarding academic calendars, district policies, and specific school programs by visiting the official Huntsville City Schools website.
366
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 234 |
| Hispanic | 36 |
| Black | 63 |
| Asian | 6 |
| Two or More | 25 |
| American Indian | 2 |
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White234 (63.9%)
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Black63 (17.2%)
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Hispanic36 (9.8%)
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Two or More25 (6.8%)
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Asian6 (1.6%)
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American Indian2 (0.5%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Middle School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Huntsville City |
| Phone: | (256)428-7720 |
| Website: | http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org |
| Grade Range: | 6th - 8th |
| Total Students: | 366 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 23.0 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 15.9 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 123 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 0 |
Grades Taught
Grade 6
115
Grade 7
126
Grade 8
125
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 115 |
| Grade 7 | 126 |
| Grade 8 | 125 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 180 | 49.2% |
| Male | 186 | 50.8% |
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