Avondale Elementary School vs Mountain Brook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Avondale Elementary School
Birmingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
| Measure | Avondale Elementary School Birmingham, Alabama | Mountain Brook Elementary School Mountain Brook, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #578 of 699 | #3 of 699 |
| National rank | #41806 of 50,301 | #86 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 339 | 551 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.3% | 2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 87% |
| city | Birmingham | Mountain Brook |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 24.8).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 24%).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 27%).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 56.3%).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 17.8).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 339.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Avondale Elementary School better than Mountain Brook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks higher (95.2 vs 24.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Avondale Elementary School and Mountain Brook Elementary School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Birmingham and Mountain Brook in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Avondale Elementary School: 339. Mountain Brook Elementary School: 551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Avondale Elementary School and Mountain Brook Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Avondale Elementary School is 578th of 699 and Mountain Brook Elementary School is 3rd of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).