Summary
Brookville Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Graysville, Alabama, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Jefferson County School District, which is ranked 101 out of 135 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.
Brookville Elementary School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Alabama elementary schools, with a ranking between 390 and 508 out of around 680-692 schools over the past 10 years. The school has maintained a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger during this time period. Academically, Brookville Elementary School consistently underperforms compared to the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages in math, science, and English language arts proficiency across grades 3-5. For example, in 2024-2025, only 29.41% of 3rd graders, 24% of 4th graders, and 41.67% of 5th graders were proficient in math, compared to the Jefferson County and state averages. The school also has significantly higher chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 14.8% to 19.2% over the past few years, which is much higher than the state average.
Interestingly, Bagley Elementary School and Gardendale Elementary School, which are also part of the Jefferson County School District, perform significantly better than Brookville Elementary School in terms of academic proficiency, chronic absenteeism, and socioeconomic factors. For example, in 2024-2025, Bagley Elementary School had 55.56% of 3rd graders proficient in math, compared to Brookville's 29.41%. The school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio are similar to nearby schools, suggesting that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's underperformance. Addressing the specific learning needs of struggling students, improving attendance, and reviewing instructional practices could be key areas for improvement at Brookville Elementary School.
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