The top reported proficiency rate is 77% in English language arts. The lowest is 59% in Math.
Original Research by School Decision on Mt Carmel Elementary School
Mt Carmel Elementary School is a regular public school serving Pre-K through third grade in Huntsville, Alabama, part of Madison County Schools. Because it only covers the early primary years, many of the metrics used for older schools—such as a graduation rate or chronic absenteeism data—simply do not apply here. The school’s academic picture is drawn from state test results for its single tested grade, third grade, which provide a snapshot of how students are mastering foundational skills.
On the Alabama state assessments in the most recent year, third graders at Mt Carmel showed notably stronger results in English language arts than in mathematics. The ELA proficiency rate was reported at a level well above the math proficiency rate, a pattern that may reflect the school’s early-literacy emphasis. Parents considering the school will want to look into how math instruction is structured for this age group and whether the school has resources to support students who need extra help in that subject. Because only one year of data was available, trends are not yet observable. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects and grades placed it above the midpoint when compared with the small set of districts in Madison County—a positive signal, though the comparison set is limited to four districts, so the context is narrow.
The student body is diverse in composition. A majority of students are white, with substantial Black and Hispanic populations, and smaller shares of American Indian or Alaska Native students and students identifying as two or more races. About a third of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a measure that reflects the economic range of the families the school serves. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available, so a family with a child who may need those supports should ask the school directly about its programs and staffing.
Mt Carmel serves a corner of a fast-growing city. Huntsville is a technology-driven aerospace and defense hub, anchored by NASA’s Marshall Space Flight Center, Redstone Arsenal, and the Cummings Research Park, one of the largest research parks in the country. Major employers include Blue Origin, Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing, and a Meta data center. The city is among the fastest-growing in the United States, with recent annexations extending westward. Housing values in the school’s zip code area are above the statewide benchmark, and rents have been rising at a noticeable pace. The combination of economic growth and housing costs means families moving into the area may find a competitive market, particularly for single-family homes.
The school itself is located in a residential area within Huntsville’s city limits, but the broader district, Madison County Schools, covers a mix of suburban and more rural communities. No recent district-level changes—such as boundary shifts, program additions, or policy updates—were surfaced in the brief, so what families see is likely a stable, status-quo environment at the district level.
For a family with a child entering the early grades, Mt Carmel Elementary offers a conventional elementary start in a large and economically vibrant city. The academic picture is mixed: strong early reading results stand alongside weaker math scores, and parents may want to understand how the school addresses that gap. The student body is economically diverse, and the housing context suggests a relatively affluent surrounding area. Because the school ends at third grade, families will eventually need to transition to another Madison County elementary school or a different pathway; that longer-term plan is worth considering from the start. Overall, the school fits families who value a regular public school setting in a growing, opportunity-rich metro area and who are comfortable engaging directly with the school on specific academic supports.
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