Mountain Brook Junior High School

205 Overbrook Dr
Birmingham, AL 35213
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
10/
10
Top 5%
Mountain Brook Junior High School serves 968 students in grades 7-9.
Mountain Brook Junior High School placed in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.
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 (2023-24)

  • 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:

School Overview

Mountain Brook Junior High School's student population of 968 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 77 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
968 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
77 teachers
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School Rankings

Mountain Brook Junior High School is ranked within the top 5% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Overall Testing Rank
#46 out of 1276 schools
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
46%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
18:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
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Hispanic
2%
10%
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Black
n/a
32%
White
93%
53%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.13
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
44%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 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.

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Spring Break
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
Last Day for Students
May 22, 2024 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 7-9
  • Enrollment: 968 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 7%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 5%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 50% (Top 10%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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