Serving 530 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 73% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 90% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 530 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- 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
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Brook Elementary School's student population of 530 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
530 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,276 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
#3 out of 1276 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
1%
10%
Black
1%
32%
White
94%
53%
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
1%
44%
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 #3 out of 1,276 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?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Brook Elementary School?
530 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, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Brook Elementary School?
Mountain Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School - Students Dismiss At 2:00 (End of 4th 9 Weeks & 2nd Semester)
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
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