Brindlee Mountain Primary School ranked #373 in Alabama in 2012, improving from #766 in 2011, placing it among the top 20% of public schools in the state by community size and student attention as of recent data.
Math proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, higher than the state average of about 30% in 2022 and 2023, though this reflects a decline from a peak of 90% in 2012; reading proficiency in 2022 was 40–44%, lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment fluctuated slightly, with 256 students in recent reporting years and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, aligning with the school's position in student attention metrics; minority enrollment was approximately 10%, mostly Hispanic and multi–race students.
The school served grades PreK through 2 with 15 teachers, and over 60% of students were eligible for free or reduced price lunch in earlier years, declining to about 51% free lunch eligibility in 2023, indicating some socioeconomic shifts.
Science proficiency was 40–44%, higher than the state average near 38% in 2022, supporting relatively strong performance in core academic areas despite some declines in recent years.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 278 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Math Proficiency: 90-94%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Brindlee Mountain Primary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Brindlee Mountain Primary School's student population of 278 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
278 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Campus Size
20 acres
School Motto
Striving for Excellence
School Rankings
The diversity score of Brindlee Mountain Primary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)90-94%
82%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)85-89%
86%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
7%
12%
Black
1%
31%
White
87%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Marshall County School District
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?
90-94% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 82% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 86% AL state average).
How many students attend Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
278 students attend Brindlee Mountain Primary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Brindlee Mountain Primary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brindlee Mountain Primary School?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brindlee Mountain Primary School offer ?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-2 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Brindlee Mountain Primary School part of?
Brindlee Mountain Primary School is part of Marshall County School District.
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