Serving 968 students in grades 7-9, Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 968 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mountain Brook Junior High 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 Junior High School's student population of 968 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
968 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Brook Junior High School is 0.13, 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
#46 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
10%
Black
n/a
32%
White
93%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
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 Junior High School's ranking?
Mountain Brook Junior High School is ranked #46 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Mountain Brook Junior High School often compared to?
Mountain Brook Junior High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Homewood Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Brook Junior High School?
968 students attend Mountain Brook Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Mountain Brook Junior High School students are White, 4% 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 Junior High School?
Mountain Brook Junior High School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Mountain Brook Junior High School offer ?
Mountain Brook Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-9
What school district is Mountain Brook Junior High School part of?
Mountain Brook Junior High School is part of Mountain Brook City School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day for Students
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day for Students
August 13, 2024 (Tuesday)
Student Return to School
January 06, 2025 (Monday)
Spring Break
March 24, 2025 (Monday)
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