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Centreville Middle School vs. Brent Elementary School

Should you attend Centreville Middle School or Brent Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Centreville Middle School
1621 Montgomery Hwy
Centreville, AL 35042
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3/
10
Bottom 50%
Brent Elementary School
160 4th Street
Brent, AL 35034
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4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings
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Brent Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Centreville Middle School ranked #1002 in Alabama in 2023, showing a decline from its peak rank of #695 in 2016, reflecting a downward trend over recent years.
Math proficiency at the school was 13% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, and reading proficiency was 26%, also lower than the state average of 47%, with science proficiency between 15–19%, below the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased from 485 students in 2021 to 425 in 2023, while the percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased from 51% to 65%, indicating rising socioeconomic need among the student population.
The school serves grades 5 through 8 with an enrollment of 429 students and a student–teacher ratio of 19:1, slightly higher than prior years.
Minority enrollment stood at 45%, composed mainly of 159 Black (not Hispanic) and 25 Hispanic students among the total student body of 429 at this Union County AL middle school.
Brent Elementary School ranked #773 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #945 in 2021 but remaining in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance.
Math proficiency was 21% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 37%, also lower than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged from 20–24%, below the state average of 38%.
Minority enrollment was 45% with 66% of students eligible for free lunch in 2023, reflecting a socioeconomic increase from 47% eligibility in 2022 and consistent demographic diversity.
The school served grades Pre–K through 4 with 601 students enrolled and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1 in 2023, placing it among the top 20% of Alabama schools for lowest student–teacher ratio.
Enrollment increased slightly from 592 students in 2011 to 601 in 2023, while free lunch eligibility rose notably, indicating growing economic need in this Bibb County community.
Grades Offered
5-8
PK-4
Total Students
429 students
591 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Centreville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Brent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Centreville Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Brent Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
36 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Centreville Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Brent Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Centreville Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bibb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Brent Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bibb County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1002 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#773 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Centreville Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Brent Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
13%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
21%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centreville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
26%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
37%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centreville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Centreville Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Brent Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bibb County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Centreville Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Brent Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
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34
Kindergarten Students
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109
Grade 1 Students
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123
Grade 2 Students
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107
Grade 3 Students
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115
Grade 4 Students
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103
Grade 5 Students
92
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Grade 6 Students
104
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Grade 7 Students
130
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Grade 8 Students
103
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Centreville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% Hispanic
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Centreville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
37%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Centreville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
55%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Centreville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Centreville Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Brent Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bibb County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.56
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Centreville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Brent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
67%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Centreville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Brent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Centreville Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Brent Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Bibb County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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