Serving 247 students in grades 6-8, Brindlee Mt Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 42% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 42% (which was higher than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)42%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)42%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
93%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend Brindlee Mt Middle School?
247 students attend Brindlee Mt Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Brindlee Mt Middle School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brindlee Mt Middle School?
Brindlee Mt Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brindlee Mt Middle School offer ?
Brindlee Mt Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brindlee Mt Middle School part of?
Brindlee Mt Middle School is part of Marshall County School District.
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