Mountain Brook Elementary School

3020 Cambridge Rd
Birmingham, AL 35223
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 544 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 76% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 1% in AL
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Mountain Brook Elementary School's student population of 544 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 35% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
544 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,285 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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#11 out of 1285 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Mountain Brook Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
70-74%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Mountain Brook Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
2%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
94%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Mountain Brook Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.12
This chart displays the diversity score of Mountain Brook Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Mountain Brook Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
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 #11 out of 1,285 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Brook Elementary School?
544 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, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mountain Brook Elementary School?
Mountain Brook Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 544 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 6%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 76% (Top 1%)
  • : 85% (Top 5%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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