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)
- Grades: 3-5
- Enrollment: 248 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- 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%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brindlee Mountain Elementary School's student population of 248 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
248 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
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 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
248 students attend Brindlee Mountain Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Brindlee Mountain Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% 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 21:1, 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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