Mountain Gap Middle School vs Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Gap Middle School
Huntsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
366 students
Roger B Chaffee Elementary School
Huntsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
| Measure | Mountain Gap Middle School Huntsville, Alabama | Roger B Chaffee Elementary School Huntsville, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 263 | #157 of 699 |
| National rank | #3189 of 15,369 | #17158 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 46% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| city | Huntsville | Huntsville |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Gap Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.7 vs 61.5).
- •Roger B Chaffee Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 55%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 46%).
- •Mountain Gap Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.5).
- •Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is the larger school with 396 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 Mountain Gap Middle School better than Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Gap Middle School ranks higher (70.7 vs 61.5 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 Mountain Gap Middle School and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Huntsville and Huntsville in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Gap Middle School: 366. Roger B Chaffee Elementary School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Gap Middle School and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Mountain Gap Middle School is 28th of 263 and Roger B Chaffee Elementary School is 157th of 699 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).