Serving 544 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 544 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Brook Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
544 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Brook Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#11 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
94%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Brook Elementary School's ranking?
Mountain Brook Elementary School is ranked #11 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mountain Brook Elementary School often compared to?
Mountain Brook Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Park Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Brook Elementary School?
544 students attend Mountain Brook Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mountain Brook Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Brook Elementary School?
Mountain Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mountain Brook Elementary School offer ?
Mountain Brook Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Mountain Brook Elementary School part of?
Mountain Brook Elementary School is part of Mountain Brook City School District.
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