Mountain Brook Elementary School vs Shades Cahaba Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Alabama, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Brook Elementary School
Mountain Brook · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
551 students
Shades Cahaba Elementary School
Homewood · Public elementary · Grades K–5
507 students
| Measure | Mountain Brook Elementary School Mountain Brook, Alabama | Shades Cahaba Elementary School Homewood, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #3 of 699 | #16 of 699 |
| National rank | #86 of 50,301 | #2421 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 551 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 551 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 77% |
| city | Mountain Brook | Homewood |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (95.2 vs 85.1).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 77%).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 69%).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2% vs 22.1%).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.7).
- •Mountain Brook Elementary School is the larger school with 551 students compared with 507.
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 Mountain Brook Elementary School better than Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Brook Elementary School ranks higher (95.2 vs 85.1 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 Mountain Brook Elementary School and Shades Cahaba Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Mountain Brook and Homewood in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Brook Elementary School: 551. Shades Cahaba Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Brook Elementary School and Shades Cahaba Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Mountain Brook Elementary School is 3rd of 699 and Shades Cahaba Elementary School is 16th of 699 among elementary schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).