Excellent
#17 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Elementary School · Hoover City · Hoover, AL
A Hoover City elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1730 Lake Cyrus Club Drive, Hoover, AL 35244
- Math 72% proficient (2022)
- Reading 98% vs AL 91% (2024)
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brocks Gap Intermediate School score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 70%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2011–2024), then recovered 33 points since 2020, reaching 98% in 2024.
Show all 13 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2011-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
22.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Brocks Gap Intermediate 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 8Car-Dependent
- Bike 15Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,336/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hoover), 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
$114,172
Median home value
$390,900
Median rent
$1,413/mo
College educated
60.1%
Homeownership
71.7%
Poverty rate
3.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35244; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Valley Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.4 | PK–5 | 1.9 mi | 749 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 2.6 mi | 295 | Compare → |
| Trace Crossings Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | 2.6 mi | 758 | Compare → |
| The Hillsboro SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–11 | 3.4 mi | 35 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hoover City
- Schools in district
- 18
- Rank in district
- #3 of 16
- District spending per student
- $14,273NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brocks Gap Intermediate School is listed in Hoover City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Brocks Gap Intermediate School is a public elementary school in Hoover, AL, part of Hoover City, serving approximately 495 students in grades 3rd-5th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #17 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
What's said publicly about Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brocks Gap Intermediate School
What grades does Brocks Gap Intermediate School serve?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School serves students in grades 3rd through 5th.
How many students attend Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School has an enrollment of approximately 495 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brocks Gap Intermediate School is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brocks Gap Intermediate School rank in AL?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School ranks #17 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Brocks Gap Intermediate School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brocks Gap Intermediate School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brocks Gap Intermediate School has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2024).
Is Brocks Gap Intermediate School a charter school?
No, Brocks Gap Intermediate School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brocks Gap Intermediate School a Title I school?
No, Brocks Gap Intermediate School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brocks Gap Intermediate School?
22.2% of students at Brocks Gap Intermediate 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
- 495
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 6.7%
- Phone
- (205) 439-1600
- Area population (ZIP 35244)
- 36,775
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 39
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 · 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 35244; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022, multi-year average, 2011-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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