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#1269 of 1,356 schools in AL

Albert P Brewer High School

High School · Morgan County · Somerville, AL

A Morgan County high school where students score 25 points below what's typical for similar communities.

59 Eva Rd, Somerville, AL 35670

  • Math 22% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 27% proficient (2022)
  • 87.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress3.2Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-5.03 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2022
TrendDeclining
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency22% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Overall Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)49% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-24.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness4.9Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate87%
AP Participation13.1%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio21.6:1
District spending per student$11,920
Chronic Absenteeism21.6%

Students at Albert P Brewer High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).

How we calculate scores →

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency22%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
89%
ELA
83%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
86%
2011
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
87%
2013
Math
20%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
19%
ELA
62%
2015
Math
18%
ELA
41%
2016
Math
12%
ELA
27%
2017
Math
42%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
42%
2020*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2021*
Math
22%
ELA
27%
2022
Math
22%
ELA
27%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

58.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Albert P Brewer High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 10Car-Dependent
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated729/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Somerville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$48,531

Median home value

$165,200

Median rent

$765/mo

College educated

19%

Homeownership

74.9%

Poverty rate

30.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35670; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs4AP courses offered
13.1% participation·State avg: 2.5 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics17sports offered
8 boys'·9 girls'·32 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 in Morgan County

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Danville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.29–12Not available368Compare →
Falkville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified4.66–12Not available429Compare →
Priceville High SchoolEnrollment path unverified5.29–12Not available504Compare →
West Morgan High SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.19–12Not available486Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Morgan County

Schools in district
18
Rank in district
#14 of 16
District spending per student
$11,920NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Albert P Brewer High School is listed in Morgan County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Albert P Brewer High School

Albert P Brewer High School is a public high school in Somerville, AL, part of Morgan County, serving approximately 755 students in grades 9th-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,269 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Albert P Brewer High School

What grades does Albert P Brewer High School serve?

Albert P Brewer High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.

How many students attend Albert P Brewer High School?

Albert P Brewer High School has an enrollment of approximately 755 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Albert P Brewer High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Albert P Brewer High School is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Albert P Brewer High School rank in AL?

Albert P Brewer High School ranks #1,269 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Albert P Brewer High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Albert P Brewer High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Albert P Brewer High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Albert P Brewer High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).

Is Albert P Brewer High School a charter school?

No, Albert P Brewer High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Albert P Brewer High School a Title I school?

No, Albert P Brewer High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Albert P Brewer High School?

58.9% of students at Albert P Brewer High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
9th – 12th
Enrollment
755
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Rural
County
Morgan County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
21.6%
4-Year Graduation
87.0%
Area population (ZIP 35670)
7,116
Area average commute
27.7 min
Area median age
38.5
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35670; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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