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Mountain Gap Middle School vs. Weatherly Heights Elementary School

Should you attend Mountain Gap Middle School or Weatherly Heights 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 Middle School
821 Mountain Gap Road Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
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9/
10
Top 20%
Weatherly Heights Elementary School
1307 Cannstatt Drive Se
Huntsville, AL 35803
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Weatherly Heights 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%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)
Overview
Mountain Gap Middle School, a Huntsville City public middle school serving grades 6–8, ranked #222 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from its peak rank of #49 in 2015.
Reading proficiency was 68% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, while math proficiency declined to 39% in 2023 but remained higher than the state average of 30%.
Science proficiency was notably strong at 70–74% in 2022, significantly higher than the state average of 38%, placing the school in the top 5% statewide.
Enrollment decreased from 467 students in 2021 to 419 in 2023, with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1 in 2023 and 42% of students eligible for free lunch, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need compared to 13% in 2022.
Minority enrollment comprised 37% of the student body, with 71 Black and 33 Hispanic students among 392 total in 2023 at this Union County AL high school.
Weatherly Heights Elementary School ranked #179 in Alabama in 2023, declining from a peak rank of #45 in 2015, placing it in the top 20% of state schools overall.
The school's 2023 math proficiency was 49%, higher than the state average of 30%, though proficiency declined from 67% in 2019 to 49% in 2023.
Reading proficiency was 66% in 2022, higher than the state average of 47%, showing improvement from 47% in 2017; science proficiency ranged from 65% to 69%, much higher than the state average near 38%.
Enrollment slightly decreased from 598 students in 1999 to 459 students recently, with minority enrollment steady at approximately 35%; 40% of students qualified for free lunch in 2023, an increase from 7% in 1999.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 5 with about 459 students and maintains a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranking among the lowest ratios statewide.
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-5
Total Students
392 students
459 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Mountain Gap Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Weatherly Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Mountain Gap Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Weatherly Heights Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Mountain Gap Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Weatherly Heights Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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

#222 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#179 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
39%
(Top 30% in AL)
49%
(Top 20% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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.
68%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
66%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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.
70-74%
(Top 5% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 10% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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 Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Weatherly Heights Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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23
Kindergarten Students
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61
Grade 1 Students
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91
Grade 2 Students
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71
Grade 3 Students
-
72
Grade 4 Students
-
69
Grade 5 Students
-
72
Grade 6 Students
122
-
Grade 7 Students
117
-
Grade 8 Students
153
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Mountain Gap Middle 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 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Weatherly Heights 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.
% Asian
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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
8%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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
18%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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
63%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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
9%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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.
0.56
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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
44%
42%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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
2%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Mountain Gap Middle 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 Weatherly Heights 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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