Excellent
#13 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 1% in state
Crestline Elementary School
Elementary School · Mountain Brook City · Mountain Brk, AL
A Mountain Brook City elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
3785 W Jackson Blvd, Mountain Brk, AL 35213
- Math 92% proficient (2022)
- Reading 100% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Crestline Elementary School score 96% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 81%).
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 100% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 93% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 90% (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 30 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Crestline 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 73Very Walkable
- Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average506/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$161,902
Median home value
$753,400
Median rent
$1,749/mo
College educated
88.8%
Homeownership
78.5%
Poverty rate
2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35213; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mcelwain Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–4 | 0.5 mi | 15 | Compare → |
| Ne Miles Jewish Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4private | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 53 | Compare → |
| St Francis Xavier SchoolPrivate · tuition | 8.3private | PK–8 | 1.3 mi | 168 | Compare → |
| Avondale Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 327 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Mountain Brook City
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #1 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,829NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 1.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Crestline Elementary School is listed in Mountain Brook City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Crestline Elementary School
Crestline Elementary School is a public elementary school in Mountain Brk, AL, part of Mountain Brook City, serving approximately 733 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 11.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 out of 10 and ranks #13 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
What's said publicly about Crestline Elementary School
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Crestline Elementary School
What grades does Crestline Elementary School serve?
Crestline Elementary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Crestline Elementary School?
Crestline Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 733 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Crestline Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Crestline Elementary School is 11.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Crestline Elementary School rank in AL?
Crestline Elementary School ranks #13 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Crestline Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Crestline Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.6 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 Crestline Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Crestline Elementary School has 93% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 90% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Crestline Elementary School a charter school?
No, Crestline Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Crestline Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Crestline Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Crestline Elementary School?
2.0% of students at Crestline 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
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 733
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 62
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (205) 871-8126
- Area population (ZIP 35213)
- 15,950
- Area average commute
- 18.2 min
- Area median age
- 36.1
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 · 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 35213; 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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