This school has given us everything we could have ever asked for. A kind and friendly staff who are always there to help you if you ever have a problem. Great teachers and one of the nicest principals you will find anywhere. We were considering private school when our kids were younger, but we are now
... Read more in 5th and 3rd grade and I don't think I could have given my children a better education anywhere. And....with the highest test scores in Huntsville City Schools, how can you go wrong?! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/09
We absolutely love Mt. Gap School. I have so many people tell me how lucky I am to live in this school district. My husband went there as a child and now my children love it. I get as involved as I can, and feel very at home there. We have fabulous teachers and a very accomodating principal. I couldn't
... Read more ask for more. Also, we have always had the highest test scores in the city, with the exception of the No Child Left Behind transfers that do tend to bring our scores down when they first transfer. However, we have won awards several years in a row for the amazing jump in academics that these kids make after just one year at Mt. Gap. We are so blessed to be at this school! Read less
Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
I love my school I've been going here since kindergarten. The teachers are amazing. I never want to leave at the end of the day! my teacher this year lets us express ourselves. She's also my neighbor so sometimes on the weekends I'll go visit her! Our principal is outstanding! She is the best of the
... Read more best. I know our school bases on reading, but so wht it's something you use a lot! Our students are all so close we're like a big family!! TThat's why I love this school!!!! Read less
Posted by a student on 02/03/08
We love our daughter's teacher this year, but I feel that some of the kids are not being challenged enough with the No Child Left Behind in place. Teachers are having to 'water down' the class work to accommodate these kids. There are children in my daughter's class that are just learning to read.
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Posted by a parent on 03/27/07
Our child is now in 2nd grade and prior to starting Kindergarden we seriously considered private school. I have to say that we couldn't be any happier than we are with Mt. Gap. The teachers have an open door policy, they have educational experience, they are caring, they make learning fun and the are
... Read more just strict enough to be able to control the classroom. Read less
Posted by a parent on 09/13/06
This is my son's first year at Mt. Gap Elementary. He really enjoys it. He really likes his teacher. All of the staff are great. They are really compassionate, caring, kind, & understanding. The only thing that I am disappointed about is that there should be more extra-curricular activities for the students.
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Posted by a parent on 04/08/04
While there are good teachers at Mt. Gap, I am disappointed that the grading system and discipline structure is a little lax. Both of my children are in SPACE, but I find that they are not challenged to think for themselves. One-third of the year is spent priming them for the SAT exam, and nothing new
... Read more is learned from April through May. Building self-esteem seems to override building a work ethic. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/22/04
Mountain Gap Elementary School is very good with discipline and they have some of the highest S.A.T scores. When your child gets through with Elementary School the there is a Mountain Gap Middle School for your kids that is attached to the Elementary side. It is a great school.
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Student enrollment:
350
Students per teacher:
13
Full-time teachers:
27
Number of classrooms:
18
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Huntsville schools — Mountain Gap Elementary School is located at 821 Mountain Gap Rd, Huntsville AL 35803. 821 Mountain Gap Rd is in the 35803 ZIP code in Huntsville, AL The school district for Mountain Gap Elementary School is the Huntsville City Schools. Mountain Gap Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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