Top Rankings
Mountain Brook City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 4,340 students in Mountain Brook City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Mountain Brook City School District have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Mountain Brook City School District are Crestline Elementary School, Cherokee Bend Elementary School and Mountain Brook Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Mountain Brook City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
6 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,340 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
324 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Mountain Brook City School District, which is ranked within the top 1% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 98% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1 out of 143 school districts
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
46%
Graduation Rate
98%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.12
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
35 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
72 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
10%
# Black Students
10 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
n/a
32%
# White Students
4,066 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
94%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
157 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
3%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
39
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
321
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
369
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
352
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
328
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
336
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
328
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
321
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
325
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
325
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
318
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
315
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
330
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
333
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,416 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 18% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,087 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$80 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$87 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,416
$12,931
Spending / Student
$20,087
$12,150
Best Mountain Brook City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Crestline Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 93%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3785 Jackson Blvd
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-8126
Grades: PK-6
| 766 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
4400 Fair Oaks Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3595
Grades: PK-6
| 567 students
Rank: #2 - 32. - 3.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 871-8191
Grades: PK-6
| 530 students
Rank: #44.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 86%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
3701 S Brookwood Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3700
Grades: PK-6
| 531 students
Rank: #55.
Mountain Brook High School
(Math: 79% | Reading: 73%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
3650 Bethune Dr
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Birmingham, AL 35223
(205) 414-3800
Grades: 10-12
| 978 students
Rank: #66.
Mountain Brook Junior High School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Birmingham, AL 35213
(205) 871-3516
Grades: 7-9
| 968 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Mountain Brook City School District?
Mountain Brook City School District manages 6 public schools serving 4,340 students.
What is the rank of Mountain Brook City School District?
Mountain Brook City School District is ranked #1 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%), Highest graduation rate (Top 5%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Mountain Brook City School District?
94% of Mountain Brook City School District 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 City School District?
Mountain Brook City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Mountain Brook City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,087 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
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