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Mountain Gap Elementary School vs. Hampton Cove Elementary School

Should you attend Mountain Gap Elementary School or Hampton Cove Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Mountain Gap Elementary School
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Hampton Cove Elementary School
261 Old 431 Hwy
Owens Cross Roads, AL 35763
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
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%)

Hampton Cove Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
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.
Hampton Cove Elementary School ranked #38 in Alabama in 2023, showing some fluctuation from a high of #20 in 2019 and #61 in 2017, ranking among the top 20% of Alabama public schools overall.
Math proficiency was 68%, reading/language arts proficiency 80%, and science proficiency approximately 55–59%, all higher than the state averages of 30%, 47%, and 38%, respectively.
Enrollment slightly increased from 684 students in 2023 to 699 total students currently, with minority enrollment at 20%, reflecting moderate diversity in this Union County AL high school.
The school served grades prekindergarten through 5, with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 and an average class size of 15 students.
Percentage of students eligible for free lunch rose to 8% in 2023 from a low of 1% in earlier years, indicating a gradual increase in socioeconomic need.
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
338 students
699 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Gap Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hampton Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
50% | 50%
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This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hampton Cove Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Gap Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hampton Cove Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#175 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#38 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 5%)
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 Hampton Cove Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in AL)
68%
(Top 5% 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 Hampton Cove 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)
80%
(Top 5% 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 Hampton Cove 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)
55-59%
(Top 20% 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 Hampton Cove 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 Hampton Cove Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
19
28
Kindergarten Students
58
99
Grade 1 Students
47
109
Grade 2 Students
51
106
Grade 3 Students
58
127
Grade 4 Students
54
103
Grade 5 Students
51
127

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 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Hampton Cove 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 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
2%
3%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
7%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
4%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
% White
68%
80%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
0.51
0.35
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
7%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
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 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hampton Cove 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 2022-23 school year.
 
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