Montview Elementary School ranked #953 in Alabama in 2023, improving slightly from #1051 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency ranged from 6% to 9%, lower than the state average of approximately 30% in 2023; reading proficiency was 35% to 39%, lower than the state average near 47%; science proficiency was at or below 20%, also lower than the state average around 38%.
Enrollment remained steady at 227 students in 2023, with minority enrollment at 96% and 81% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high concentration of low–income families.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of approximately 15:1, staffed by 15 teachers as of the latest data.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 213 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Huntsville area residents enjoy a 5-10 minute drive to school, with most students living within 0.8 miles and the farthest at 1.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Montview Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Montview Elementary School's student population of 213 students has grown by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
213 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Montview Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Montview Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#953 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
67%
31%
White
3%
50%
Two or more races
10%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.1%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Montview Elementary School's ranking?
Montview Elementary School is ranked #953 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Montview Elementary School?
213 students attend Montview Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Montview Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are White, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Montview Elementary School?
Montview Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Montview Elementary School offer ?
Montview Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Montview Elementary School part of?
Montview Elementary School is part of Huntsville City School District.
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