Mountain Brook Elementary School

Summary:

Mountain Brook Elementary School is a highly-ranked public elementary school serving 544 students from pre-kindergarten through 6th grade in the affluent community of Mountain Brook, Alabama. The school is part of the Mountain Brook City School District, which is ranked 1st out of 137 districts in the state and has a 5-star rating.

Mountain Brook Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Alabama, with exceptional test scores and a high percentage of students proficient or better in Summative Assessments across all grade levels. The student population is predominantly White, over 94%, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in many nearby schools like Brookwood Forest Elementary, Crestline Elementary, and Vestavia Hills Elementary East. Additionally, the school has a very low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, typically less than 4%, indicating a relatively high socioeconomic status of the student population compared to other schools in the area.

Mountain Brook Elementary's strong academic performance, low student-teacher ratio, and high per-student spending of $13,933 set it apart from nearby schools like EPIC Alternative Elementary and Avondale Elementary, which have lower per-student spending and serve a more economically diverse student population. These factors contribute to the exceptional educational outcomes at Mountain Brook Elementary, making it a highly sought-after public school in the Birmingham metropolitan area.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 3020 Cambridge Rd
       Mountain Brook, AL  35223


(205) 871-8191

District: Mountain Brook City

SchoolDigger Rank:
7th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,933 Help


Students who attend Mountain Brook Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Mountain Brook Junior High School
High:    Mountain Brook High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.8 Help
Number of students:  544

Racial breakdown:

White:
94.1%
Two or more races:
3.3%
Hispanic:
1.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  3.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks better than 99% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Mountain Brook City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Mountain Brook Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Mountain Brook City School District. Racial makeup is: White (94.1%), two or more races (3.3%), Hispanic (1.7%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 3.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Mountain Brook City School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Mountain Brook Elementary School is 11.8, which is the lowest among 4 elementary schools in the Mountain Brook City School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Mountain Brook Elementary School is $13,933, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Mountain Brook City School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Mountain Brook Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Brook Elementary School 7th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Mountain Brook Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Mountain Brook City:

SchoolDigger ranks Mountain Brook City 1st of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Mountain Brook Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Mountain Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 97.59 3rd 623 99.5%
2005 95.97 6th 688 99.1%
2006 95.66 5th 689 99.3%
2007 92.06 11th 698 98.4%
2008 94.36 5th 698 99.3%
2009 93.89 5th 696 99.3%
2010 91.07 12th 704 98.3%
2011 87.61 16th 709 97.7%
2012 86.65 15th 696 97.8%
2013 83.93 15th 696 97.8%
2014 98.13 1st 695 99.9%
2015 98.90 8th 691 98.8%
2016 98.40 9th 691 98.7%
2017 98.98 4th 688 99.4%
2018 98.58 8th 680 98.8%
2019 98.32 5th 681 99.3%
2021 99.03 4th 692 99.4%
2022 97.27 11th 687 98.4%
2023 97.38 9th 680 98.7%
2024 97.56 7th 684 99.0%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Mountain Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 99.06 2nd 344 99.4%
2021 98.77 5th 398 98.7%
2022 85.02 24th 345 93.0%
2023 82.19 31st 373 91.7%
2024 81.76 44th 395 88.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Mountain Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.39 3rd 639 99.5%
2018 98.48 4th 640 99.4%
2019 97.91 4th 646 99.4%
2021 98.15 4th 656 99.4%
2022 95.92 13th 656 98.0%
2023 94.99 14th 645 97.8%
2024 96.59 6th 650 99.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Mountain Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 98.73 5th 639 99.2%
2018 97.59 7th 650 98.9%
2019 97.41 8th 650 98.8%
2021 98.75 4th 669 99.4%
2022 97.53 6th 669 99.1%
2023 98.13 4th 649 99.4%
2024 96.43 12th 655 98.2%
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Rank History for White students at Mountain Brook Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.30 10th 508 98.0%
2019 96.35 7th 529 98.7%
2021 97.34 8th 539 98.5%
2022 93.17 27th 540 95.0%
2023 93.69 22nd 528 95.8%
2024 94.57 15th 535 97.2%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Alabama State Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Mountain Brook Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 433 433
1989 476 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 478
1990 507 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1991 534 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 535
1992 539 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 540
1993 524 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 525
1994 527 0 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 531
1995 555 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1996 555 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 557
1997 579 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 581
1998 566 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 567
1999 591 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2000 596 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 596
2001 582 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2002 563 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2003 563 1 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 567
2004 553 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 555
2005 605 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 607
2006 605 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 608
2007 589 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 592
2008 575 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 576
2009 561 1 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 568
2010 573 3 5 1 0 n/a n/a 0 582
2011 566 0 7 1 0 0 0 0 574
2012 554 0 8 0 0 0 0 0 562
2013 535 0 9 0 0 0 5 0 549
2014 516 0 7 1 0 0 5 0 529
2015 506 0 7 5 0 0 5 0 523
2016 498 2 8 7 0 0 8 0 523
2017 486 4 8 8 0 0 8 0 514
2018 478 2 5 8 0 0 11 0 504
2019 460 4 6 13 0 0 10 0 493
2020 471 3 4 13 0 0 8 0 499
2021 514 2 6 14 0 0 13 0 549
2022 499 2 7 7 0 0 15 0 530
2023 512 0 5 9 0 0 18 0 544

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mountain Brook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 27.0 16.0 0
1989 478 28.0 17.0 n/a
1990 507 29.0 17.4 0
1991 535 32.0 16.7 n/a
1992 540 32.0 16.8 n/a
1993 525 31.0 16.9 n/a
1994 531 33.5 15.9 n/a
1995 557 37.5 14.9 n/a
1996 557 37.5 14.9 n/a
1997 581 39.5 14.7 0
1998 567 40.0 14.2 0
1999 592 41.0 14.4 n/a
2000 596 43.0 13.9 n/a
2001 583 43.8 13.3 0
2002 567 44.8 12.7 0
2003 567 44.8 12.7 0
2004 555 45.3 12.3 0
2005 607 45.8 13.3 n/a
2006 608 46.0 13.2 0
2007 592 48.0 12.3 0
2008 576 49.1 11.7 0
2009 568 46.6 12.1 0.4
2010 582 44.6 13.0 0
2011 574 40.6 14.1 0
2012 562 39.6 14.1 0
2013 549 44.0 12.4 0
2014 529 38.0 13.9 0
2015 523 33.0 15.8 0
2016 523 31.0 16.8 0
2017 514 33.0 15.5 0.6
2018 504 34.0 14.8 0.6
2019 493 34.0 14.5 0.6
2020 499 35.0 14.2 0.6
2021 549 41.0 13.3 n/a
2022 530 37.0 14.3 0.6
2023 544 46.0 11.8 3.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mountain Brook Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 27.0 16.0 0
1989 478 28.0 17.0 n/a
1990 507 29.0 17.4 0
1991 535 32.0 16.7 n/a
1992 540 32.0 16.8 n/a
1993 525 31.0 16.9 n/a
1994 531 33.5 15.9 n/a
1995 557 37.5 14.9 n/a
1996 557 37.5 14.9 n/a
1997 581 39.5 14.7 0
1998 567 40.0 14.2 0
1999 592 41.0 14.4 n/a
2000 596 43.0 13.9 n/a
2001 583 43.8 13.3 0
2002 567 44.8 12.7 0
2003 567 44.8 12.7 0
2004 555 45.3 12.3 0
2005 607 45.8 13.3 n/a
2006 608 46.0 13.2 0
2007 592 48.0 12.3 0
2008 576 49.1 11.7 0
2009 568 46.6 12.1 0.4
2010 582 44.6 13.0 0
2011 574 40.6 14.1 0
2012 562 39.6 14.1 0
2013 549 44.0 12.4 0
2014 529 38.0 13.9 0
2015 523 33.0 15.8 0
2016 523 31.0 16.8 0
2017 514 33.0 15.5 0.6
2018 504 34.0 14.8 0.6
2019 493 34.0 14.5 0.6
2020 499 35.0 14.2 0.6
2021 549 41.0 13.3 n/a
2022 530 37.0 14.3 0.6
2023 544 46.0 11.8 3.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Mountain Brook Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $289 (2.1%) $13,644 (97.9%) $13,933

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Mountain Brook Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5th of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 9th of 680 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook Elementary School)9386.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)87.989.3
 1.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook Elementary School)87.575.4
 12.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)8882.9
 5.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook Elementary School)84.156.7
 27.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)8679.2
 6.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook Elementary School)84.769.3
 15.4%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Mountain Brook City)86.778
 8.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students493544
 10.3%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian65
 16.7%
Hispanic139
 30.8%
Pacific Islander00
White460512
 11.3%
Two or More Races1018
 80%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.6%3.9%
 3.3%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Mountain Brook Elementary School

Yes! Mountain Brook Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 7th of 684 Alabama elementary schools.

Students at Mountain Brook Elementary School are 94% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

Students who attend Mountain Brook Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Mountain Brook Junior High School
High : Mountain Brook High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 544 students attended Mountain Brook Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Alabama State Department of Education.

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