Brookhaven Middle School in Decatur, AL, closed in 2023 after serving grades 6–8 with an enrollment of 494 students and a student–teacher ratio of 16:1.
The school's state ranking fluctuated between #1014 in 2017 and #1200 in 2014, showing no clear improvement trend prior to closure.
Math proficiency ranged from 16% to 33% in recent pre–closure years, consistently lower than the state average of approximately 40–47%.
Reading proficiency was below the state average, with rates around 16–26% compared to state averages near 39–47% in the last reported years.
Minority enrollment was high, with 83% of students identified as Hispanic or Black, and 88% of students eligible for free lunch, reflecting significant socioeconomic challenges in this Union County NJ high school area.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
494 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)23%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(17-18)26%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
46%
11%
Black
37%
32%
White
16%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Decatur City 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?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 26% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Brookhaven Middle School?
494 students attend Brookhaven Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Brookhaven Middle School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Brookhaven Middle School?
Brookhaven Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brookhaven Middle School offer ?
Brookhaven Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Brookhaven Middle School part of?
Brookhaven Middle School is part of Decatur City School District.
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