Brindlee Mountain Elementary School
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School serves 222 students in grades 3-5.
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School's student population of 222 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has declined by 30% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-5 |
| Total Students | 222 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 9 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #791 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 3% | 33% |
| White | 90% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 69% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Marshall County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is Brindlee Mountain High School (2.3 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Guntersville Brindlee Mountain High School Math: 31% | Reading: 31%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-12 | 626 students10
2.3 miles
994 Scant City Road
Guntersville, AL 35976
(256) 753-2800 2.3 6-12 626 - Arab Arab High School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 70-74%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 9-12 | 760 students10
3.0 miles
511 Arabian Dr Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6026 3 9-12 760 - Arab Arab Elementary School Math: 82% | Reading: 68%Rank:10/Top 5% Grades: 3-5 | 608 students10
3.1 miles
241 8th Ave Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6085 3.1 3-5 608 - Arab Arab Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 669 students
3.4 miles
121 Mimosa St Ne
Arab, AL 35016
(256) 586-6005 3.4 PK-2 669 - Union Grove Brindlee Mountain Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 205 students
3.9 miles
3685 Union Grove Rd
Union Grove, AL 35175
(256) 753-2532 3.9 PK-2 205
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