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Mountain Brook City School District

GreatSchools Rating: 10 out of 10. GreatSchools Ratings are based on test results. 10 is best.
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32 Vine Street
Mountain Brook, AL 35213
Jefferson County
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PH: (205) 871-4608
FAX: (205) 877-8303

  • Grades K-12
  • 4247 students
  • 6 schools

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 ARMT Results

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 78% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5

Reading
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 98% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 77% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6

Reading
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 85% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 73% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7

Reading
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 97% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 77% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 96% (2006)
 96% (2005)
The state average for Math was 60% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8

Reading
 97% (2007)
 97% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 72% in 2007.

Math
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 98% (2005)
The state average for Math was 66% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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 ARMT Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % meeting or exceeding standards

Grade 3
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students77%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 4
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students93%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students93%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 5
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students77%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students77%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 6
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students80%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female99%
Male97%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students75%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 7
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students93%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female100%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students100%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 8
ReadingThis District
All Students97%
Female98%
Male96%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White97%
Non-poverty97%
Special education students68%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient97%
Non-migrant97%

MathThis District
All Students98%
Female98%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students77%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama Reading and Mathematics Test (ARMT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math.
  • The ARMT is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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 AHSGE Results

Scale: % passing

Grade 11

Reading
 98% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 82% in 2007.

Social Studies
 98% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 74% in 2007.

Science
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 82% in 2007.

Language
 99% (2007)
 99% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Language was 80% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 99% (2005)
The state average for Math was 84% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12

Reading
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Reading was 90% in 2007.

Social Studies
 99% (2007)
The state average for Social Studies was 89% in 2007.

Science
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Science was 91% in 2007.

Language
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Language was 90% in 2007.

Math
 99% (2007)
 100% (2006)
 100% (2005)
The state average for Math was 90% in 2007.

Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

See Alabama's state standards

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 AHSGE Results By Subgroup

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Scale: % passing

Grade 11
ReadingThis District
All Students98%
Female97%
Male99%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students89%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students98%
Female96%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White98%
Non-poverty98%
Special education students84%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient98%
Non-migrant98%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students89%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

LanguageThis District
All Students99%
Female98%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students89%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female97%
Male100%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students89%
General education students99%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

Grade 12
ReadingThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

Social StudiesThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

ScienceThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

LanguageThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%

MathThis District
All Students99%
Female99%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indian/Alaskan Nativen/a
White99%
Non-poverty99%
Special education students82%
General education students100%
Non-limited English proficient99%
Non-migrant99%
Source: AL Dept. of Education, 2006-2007

About the Tests

  • In 2006-2007 Alabama used the Alabama High School Graduation Exam (AHSGE) to test high school students in reading, math, language, science and social studies.
  • High school students must pass the AHSGE in order to graduate.
  • The AHSGE is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Alabama.
  • The different student groups are identified by the Alabama Department of Education. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group, the state doesn't report data for that group.
  • The goal is for all students to pass the test.

Testing in Alabama: An Overview

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 Teachers

 
Student-Teacher Ratio
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students per FTE teacher1113

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 Students

 
Student Ethnicity
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
EthnicityThis DistrictState Average
White, not Hispanic99%59%
Asian/Pacific Islander<1%1%
Hispanic<1%3%
Black, not Hispanic<1%36%
American Indian/Alaskan Native<1%<1%
Student Economic Level
Information about this data
Source: NCES, 2006-2007
 This DistrictState Average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program0%51%

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 Spending Per Pupil

 
Spending Per Pupil
Information about this data
 This DistrictState Average
Total per pupil expenditures$9,813$7,668
Breakdown By Expenditure  
Instructional65%59%
Student and staff support11%9%
Administration10%11%
Other expenditures14%20%
Source: NCES, 2005-2006

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