Monrovia Elementary School

Monrovia Elementary School in Huntsville, AL, serves approximately 600 students from Pre-K through 5th grade and has earned a reputation as one of the top-performing elementary schools in Alabama, consistently ranking in the top 10% statewide over the past decade.

Monrovia's academic performance is exceptional across the board. In the most recent school year, 79.2% of 3rd graders were proficient in math (compared to 44.9% statewide), and 92.8% of 5th graders were proficient in English—nearly 25 percentage points above the state average. Science scores are equally impressive, with 74.7% of 4th graders proficient versus 50.2% statewide. What truly sets Monrovia apart is its consistency: the school performs well for all student groups, ranking in the 89th-96th percentile for white students, African American students, male and female students, and students from low-income families alike. The school also posted a remarkable turnaround with Special Education students, jumping from the 78th percentile to the 97th percentile in a single year. Chronic absenteeism is notably low at 9.9%, roughly half the state average in prior years.

Compared to nearby schools, Monrovia stands out dramatically. It outperforms Harvest School (23rd percentile) and Providence Elementary (19th percentile) by wide margins—for example, only 25% of Providence 3rd graders are proficient in math versus 79.2% at Monrovia. Even against strong local competitors like Legacy Elementary (88th percentile) and Columbia Elementary in the highly-rated Madison City district, Monrovia holds its own or exceeds their scores in key subjects. The school achieves these results while spending less per student ($9,592) than several lower-performing nearby schools, demonstrating remarkable efficiency. While math proficiency does dip somewhat in upper grades (57.5% in 4th grade), the overall picture is of a school delivering excellent, well-rounded education for all its students.