- Enrollment
- 1,847
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Huntsville, AL
Mountain Gap Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Mountain Gap Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 010180001530
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mountain Gap Middle School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools.
- #4 of 11
- middle schools in Huntsville · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- small classes for Alabama
- 42.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Mountain Gap Middle School has class sizes smaller than 81% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Gap Middle School ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL.
School address
District: Huntsville City · Alabama
NCES ID 010180001530 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Mountain Gap Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 010180001530 · Huntsville, AL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 15.3:1 · 42.2% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students)
Mountain Gap Middle School shrank from 419 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-6.4%). Teacher FTE added 24.0 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Mountain Gap Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Virgil Grissom
Virgil Grissom High School
1,847 students
- Huntsville Hig
Huntsville High School
1,807 students
- Providence Ele
Providence Elementary
1,152 students
- Goldsmithschif
Goldsmithschiffman Elementary
935 students
- Columbia High
Columbia High School
916 students
- This school 366
Mountain Gap Middle School
366 students
What this shows Mountain Gap Middle School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mountain Gap Middle School compares
Mountain Gap Middle School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 14% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 42.2% | ▼ 28% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
42.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 28% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 19% in Alabama - lower ratio than 81% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,146
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.9%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 9.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Asian 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 54.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.8, Mountain Gap Middle School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Huntsville City reports $13,146 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mountain Gap Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgil Grissom High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Huntsville High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Providence Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Goldsmithschiffman Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mountain Gap Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,807
- Students per teacher
- 18.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,152
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 935
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 916
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar middle schools in Huntsville
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Monrovia Middle School
Standard public school
988 students 19.8:1 students per teacher
Williams Middle School
Standard public school
659 students 20.6:1 students per teacher
Whitesburg Middle School
Standard public school
535 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Huntsville Junior High School
Standard public school
530 students 24.1:1 students per teacher
Challenger Middle School
Standard public school
425 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Morris Middle School
Standard public school
397 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mountain Gap Middle School
How many students attend Mountain Gap Middle School?
Mountain Gap Middle School has 366 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Huntsville, AL. CCD year-over-year: 419 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Middle School is 15.3:1, which is 14% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mountain Gap Middle School?
42.2% of students at Mountain Gap Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mountain Gap Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Mountain Gap Middle School is White at 63.9% of enrollment, in Huntsville, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mountain Gap Middle School?
Mountain Gap Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mountain Gap Middle School rank among middle schools in Huntsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Mountain Gap Middle School ranks #4 of 11 middle schools in Huntsville, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Huntsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Huntsville City?
Besides Mountain Gap Middle School, Huntsville City also operates Virgil Grissom High School (1,847 students), Huntsville High School (1,807 students), and Providence Elementary (1,152 students). See the Huntsville City district page for the complete list.