Bush Hills STEAM Academy vs Mountain Gap Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Alabama, United States, 127 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bush Hills STEAM Academy
Birmingham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
370 students
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
| Measure | Bush Hills STEAM Academy Birmingham, Alabama | Mountain Gap Middle School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 263 | #28 of 263 |
| National rank | #15229 of 15,369 | #3189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 370 | 366 |
| Enrollment | 370 | 366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.4% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 20.6 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 61% |
| city | Birmingham | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Gap Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 7.9).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 8%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 13%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 85.4%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 20.6).
- •Bush Hills STEAM Academy is the larger school with 370 students compared with 366.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bush Hills STEAM Academy better than Mountain Gap Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Gap Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 7.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Mountain Gap Middle School?
About 127 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy: 370. Mountain Gap Middle School: 366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bush Hills STEAM Academy and Mountain Gap Middle School rank in Alabama?
Bush Hills STEAM Academy is 259th of 263 and Mountain Gap Middle School is 28th of 263 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).