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.
366
Total Students
23.0
Full-Time Teachers
15.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
33.6%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mountain Gap Middle School
Demographic Student Count
White234
Hispanic36
Black63
Asian6
Two or More25
American Indian2
  • White
    234 (63.9%)
  • Black
    63 (17.2%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (9.8%)
  • Two or More
    25 (6.8%)
  • Asian
    6 (1.6%)
  • American Indian
    2 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Mountain Gap Middle School
Grade Student Count
Grade 6115
Grade 7126
Grade 8125
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Mountain Gap Middle School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female18049.2%
Male18650.8%