Below Average
#1225 of 1,356 schools in AL
Brookwood Middle School
Middle School · Tuscaloosa County · Vance, AL
A Tuscaloosa County middle school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
17021 Brookwood Pkwy, Vance, AL 35490
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 38% proficient (2022)
- 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Brookwood Middle School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 24% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 51% (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 scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Brookwood Middle 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 3Car-Dependent
- Bike 14Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,645/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vance), 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
$77,406
Median home value
$167,800
Median rent
$736/mo
College educated
13.7%
Homeownership
87.5%
Poverty rate
8.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35490; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 in Tuscaloosa County
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duncanville Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 447 | Compare → |
| Lloyd Wood Education CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–12 | Not available | 186 | Compare → |
| Northport Intermediate SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 5–6 | Not available | 468 | Compare → |
| Northside Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.3 | 6–8 | Not available | 408 | 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.
Tuscaloosa County
- Schools in district
- 36
- Rank in district
- #31 of 35
- District spending per student
- $11,564NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Brookwood Middle School is listed in Tuscaloosa County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Brookwood Middle School
Brookwood Middle School is a public middle school in Vance, AL, part of Tuscaloosa County, serving approximately 783 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,225 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Brookwood Middle School
What grades does Brookwood Middle School serve?
Brookwood Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Brookwood Middle School?
Brookwood Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 783 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Brookwood Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Brookwood Middle School is 20.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Brookwood Middle School rank in AL?
Brookwood Middle School ranks #1,225 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Brookwood Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Brookwood Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.1 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 Brookwood Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Brookwood Middle School has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 51% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Brookwood Middle School a charter school?
No, Brookwood Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Brookwood Middle School a Title I school?
No, Brookwood Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Brookwood Middle School?
66.5% of students at Brookwood Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 783
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Tuscaloosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.5%
- Phone
- (205) 342-2748
- Area population (ZIP 35490)
- 4,891
- Area average commute
- 32.4 min
- Area median age
- 31.7
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 · 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 35490; 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
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