Summary:
Zip code 35213 in Mountain Brook, Alabama, is home to a single middle school, Mountain Brook Junior High School, which serves grades 7 through 9 and enrolls approximately 1,005 students within the top-ranked Mountain Brook City school district.
This school is an academic powerhouse, consistently ranking among the top 4 middle schools in Alabama (99th percentile) for three consecutive years. Its 2025-2026 test scores dramatically exceed state averages across every subject and grade level. For example, 8th grade science proficiency is an extraordinary 92.86% compared to the state's 54.12%, and 8th grade English proficiency reaches 91.37% versus the state's 58.53%. Even its relative weakness, mathematics, is a strength—with 66.96% of 8th graders proficient versus the state's 26.36%. The school also boasts a very low chronic absenteeism rate of 4.3% (state average is 12.0%) and a favorable 12.1:1 student-teacher ratio, supported by per-student spending of $12,244. Only 3.28% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, reflecting a highly affluent community.
While the overall picture is one of elite performance, the data reveals a notable "7th grade dip." Between the 2024-2025 and 2025-2026 school years, 7th grade math proficiency fell by 15.19 points (to 61.19%) and English fell by 7.33 points (to 84.48%). In contrast, 8th grade scores improved in science (+8.08 points) and English (+8.74 points). This suggests a specific cohort challenge or transition effect rather than a systemic decline. For parents, this school offers exceptional academics, strong attendance, and ample resources, though the math scores—while far above state averages—remain the area most ripe for improvement compared to its stellar English and science results.
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