Serving 994 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 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 7-9
- Enrollment: 994 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 66% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- 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
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Mountain Brook Junior High School's student population of 994 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 84 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-9
Total Students
994 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
84 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mountain Brook Junior High School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mountain Brook Junior High School is 0.12, 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
#30 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
n/a
32%
White
94%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
56%
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 Mountain Brook Junior High School's ranking?
Mountain Brook Junior High School is ranked #30 out of 1,285 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?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mountain Brook Junior High School?
994 students attend Mountain Brook Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Mountain Brook Junior High 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 Junior High School?
Mountain Brook Junior High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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