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#603 of 1,356 schools in AL

Top 44% in state

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School

Elementary School · Marshall County · Arab, AL

A Marshall County elementary school serving grades 3rd – 5th.

2233 Shoal Creek Rd, Arab, AL 35016

  • Math 27% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 88% vs AL 91% (2024)
  • 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.9Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.44 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.2Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency27% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency87.5% (2024 ACAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-3.5 pts
Overall Proficiency57% (2024 ACAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 ACAP)
vs. Expected+0.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile59th
Resources & Environment5.8Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.7:1
District spending per student$13,172
Chronic Absenteeism8.1%

Students at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 ACAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.

Math Proficiency27%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency88%(2024 ACAP)
School
State
91%(2024 ACAP)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 55 points since 2020, reaching 88% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
82%
ELA
92%
2010
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
46%
ELA
32%
2014
Math
36%
ELA
26%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
22%
2016
Math
44%
ELA
23%
2017
Math
47%
ELA
30%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
33%
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
42%
2024
ELA
88%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

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

Based on 29 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Brindlee Mountain Elementary 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 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,817/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Arab), 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

$60,910

Median home value

$192,900

Median rent

$758/mo

College educated

22%

Homeownership

75.7%

Poverty rate

14.4%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35016; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

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 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Arab Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.73–53.2 mi595Compare →
Asbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.5PK–5Not available707Compare →
Douglas Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.93–5Not available481Compare →
Kate D Smith Dar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–4Not available591Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Marshall County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#6 of 12
District spending per student
$13,172NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Brindlee Mountain Elementary School

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is a public elementary school in Arab, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 248 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 out of 10 and ranks #603 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Brindlee Mountain Elementary School

What grades does Brindlee Mountain Elementary School serve?

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.

How many students attend Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 248 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is 20.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Brindlee Mountain Elementary School rank in AL?

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School ranks #603 of 1,356 schools in AL.

What is Brindlee Mountain Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.8 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 Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Brindlee Mountain Elementary School has 51% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Brindlee Mountain Elementary School a charter school?

No, Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Brindlee Mountain Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Brindlee Mountain Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brindlee Mountain Elementary School?

45.6% of students at Brindlee Mountain Elementary 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
3rd – 5th
Enrollment
248
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Marshall County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
8.1%
Area population (ZIP 35016)
17,435
Area average commute
29.9 min
Area median age
39.4
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 · 2024 ACAP · 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 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 35016; 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, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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