Brindlee Mt Middle School in Guntersville, AL, closed in 2018; prior to closure, its state ranking fluctuated, improving from #1015 in 2011 to a peak at #469 in 2017 then ceasing operation.
Math proficiency declined from 83% in 2013 to 40% in 2023, but remained higher than the Alabama state average of 30% in 2023; reading proficiency also dropped sharply to 40% in 2022, lower than the state average of 47%.
Enrollment was 247 students before closing, serving grades 6–8 with a 21:1 student–teacher ratio; 68% of students qualified for free lunch indicating a high socioeconomic need.
The student body was predominantly White (93%) with small percentages of Hispanic, Black, and other minorities; demographic trends showed stable enrollment and free lunch eligibility rising over the years.
Graduation rates consistently exceeded the state average, with 95% in 2018 before closing, compared to the state rate of 89%, reflecting strong completion despite test score declines.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
247 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
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?
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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