Mountain Brook City School District
School District · Mountain Brk, Alabama
Avg Rating
9.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,387
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Avg Rating
9.2
out of 10
Schools
6
4 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
4,387
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.5:1
Evaluating Mountain Brook City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Mountain Brook City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Crestline Elementary School
Mountain Brk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Brookwood Forest Elementary School
Mountain Brk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Cherokee Bend Elementary School
Mountain Brk · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#1 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.8
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$17,829
+$5,021 vs Alabama median
District size
4,387 students
Larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Mountain Brook City ranks #1 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Mountain Brook City's schools with real test data average 9.2/10 across 6 schools. Its top-rated schools are Crestline Elementary School (9.6/10), Brookwood Forest Elementary School (9.4/10), and Cherokee Bend Elementary School (9.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Mountain Brook City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (6 of 6). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Crestline Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 2 | Brookwood Forest Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Cherokee Bend Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Mountain Brook Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Mountain Brook Junior High School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 6 | Mountain Brook High School | 8.7 / 10 |
See all 6 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Mountain Brook City
Mountain Brook City is a Mountain Brk, Alabama school district serving 6 schools.The district educates 4,387 students with a student-teacher ratio of 11.5:1. District-level spending was $17,829 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 9.2/10, Mountain Brook City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Crestline Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.6/10.
In standardized testing, Mountain Brook City students show an average math proficiency of 87.6% and ELA proficiency of 87.5%.
The district includes 4 elementary schools, 1 middle school, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Mountain Brook City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Mountain Brook City with test data.
Schools in Mountain Brook City
6 schoolsDistrict Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Mountain Brk
- Total Enrollment
- 4,387
- Teachers (FTE)
- 382
- District spending per student
- $17,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Mountain Brook City?
Mountain Brook City has 6 schools in total — 4 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Mountain Brook City?
The average composite rating for Mountain Brook City is 9.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Mountain Brook City?
Mountain Brook City's district-level spending was $17,829 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Mountain Brook City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Mountain Brook City is 11.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in Mountain Brook City?
Crestline Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Mountain Brook City with a composite score of 9.6/10.
What are the test scores in Mountain Brook City?
Across schools in Mountain Brook City with test data, the average math proficiency is 87.6% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 87.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Mountain Brook City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Mountain Brook City has an average school rating of 9.2/10 across 6 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 9.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 87.6%
- ELA Proficiency
- 87.5%
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Compare Mountain Brook City with neighboring districts in the state.
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- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
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- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Dothan City (18)
- Hoover City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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