Brindlee Mountain Elementary School ranked #582 in Alabama in 2023, declining from #553 in 2022 and showing a downward trend since a peak rank of #324 in 2010 for this Union County NJ high school.
Math proficiency was 25–29% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency was 20–24%, significantly lower than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment was 248 students in grades 3–5 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1; minority enrollment was 7%, and 42% of students qualified for free lunch, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
Enrollment declined from 380 students in 2011 to 248 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility increased from 37% to 42% during the same period at this Alabama public elementary school.
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 286 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 8%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Grassy Elementary School serves the western part of its district in Arab, AL, covering an area of approximately 155.2 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with the furthest edges reaching up to 15.2 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School's student population of 286 students has grown by 24% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has grown by 40% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
286 students
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#582 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
12%
Black
n/a
31%
White
92%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Brindlee Mountain Elementary School's ranking?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is ranked #582 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Brindlee Mountain Elementary School often compared to?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Brindlee Mountain Primary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
286 students attend Brindlee Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Brindlee Mountain Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brindlee Mountain Elementary School offer ?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 3-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brindlee Mountain Elementary School part of?
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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