Excellent
#133 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 10% in state
Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Elementary School · Marshall County · Guntersville, AL
A Marshall County elementary school where students score 38 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1050 Scant City Road, Guntersville, AL 35976
- Math 92% proficient (2011)
- Reading 82% vs AL 83% (2024)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brindlee Mountain Primary School score 87% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 49%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 82% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2011) · reading/ELA 85% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 7 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
59.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brindlee Mountain Primary 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 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,777/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Guntersville), 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
$72,579
Median home value
$254,700
Median rent
$792/mo
College educated
30.6%
Homeownership
76.7%
Poverty rate
14.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35976; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asbury Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.5 | PK–5 | Not available | 707 | Compare → |
| Kate D Smith Dar Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | Not available | 591 | Compare → |
| Robert D Sloman PrimaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.3 | PK–2 | Not available | 634 | Compare → |
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
- #2 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 Primary School is listed in Marshall County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brindlee Mountain Primary School
Brindlee Mountain Primary School is a public elementary school in Guntersville, AL, part of Marshall County, serving approximately 256 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #133 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brindlee Mountain Primary School
What grades does Brindlee Mountain Primary School serve?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brindlee Mountain Primary School is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brindlee Mountain Primary School rank in AL?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School ranks #133 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Brindlee Mountain Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Primary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brindlee Mountain Primary School has 85% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2011) and 85% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Brindlee Mountain Primary School a charter school?
No, Brindlee Mountain Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brindlee Mountain Primary School a Title I school?
No, Brindlee Mountain Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
59.4% of students at Brindlee Mountain Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Marshall County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.5%
- Phone
- (256) 753-2532
- Area population (ZIP 35976)
- 16,604
- Area average commute
- 25 min
- Area median age
- 43.1
Official sources & links
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 · 2011 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2011 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 35976; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2011, multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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