The top reported proficiency rate is 80% in English language arts. The lowest is 48% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Brewton Elementary School
Brewton Elementary School serves students from pre-kindergarten through fourth grade in Brewton, the county seat of Escambia County, Alabama. It is a regular public school within the Brewton City district. The building sits on Douglas Avenue, and its academic program is shaped by early elementary priorities.
State assessment results, drawn from Alabama’s ACAP tests, offer a single-year snapshot. In English language arts, third graders showed strong proficiency, with fourth graders also performing well though at a somewhat lower level. Math results were more mixed: third graders posted a solid proficiency rate, while fourth graders were lower. Science, tested only in fourth grade, fell in a moderate range. Because the school serves only early grades, there is no graduation rate or high school outcome data to consider. The school’s overall proficiency index across tested subjects placed it above the middle of the two districts in Escambia County, a relative strength in a small comparison set.
The student body is predominantly white, with a substantial Black enrollment and smaller shares of Hispanic, multiracial, and Native American students. Over half of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating that a significant portion of families have lower incomes. Data on students with disabilities and English learners was not available in the source material, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those services.
Brewton itself is a small town with a historic downtown commercial district and a legacy tied to the timber industry. The community hosts an annual Alabama Blueberry Festival and has dial-a-ride transit, but the layout is largely suburban to rural, not a dense walkable grid. Housing values in the area are below both the Alabama and national medians, and the estimated monthly mortgage payment for a typical home is modest, making the town relatively affordable. The population has been declining steadily since the 2020 census, and no major new housing or development projects were identified in public reports. The district brief turned up no recent changes directly relevant to parents, such as rezoning or program shifts.
Because Brewton Elementary goes only through fourth grade, families will need to plan for a transition to a middle school within the Brewton City district. The school’s academic profile shows a clear strength in early literacy, while math and science attainment is more uneven, especially by fourth grade. The peer environment reflects a majority-white school with economic diversity. Families considering this school should inquire about special education services and English learner supports, as that information was missing from the available data.
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