The top reported proficiency rate is 45% in English language arts. The lowest is 20% in Science.
Original Research by School Decision on Brookville Elementary School
Brookville Elementary School is a regular public school in Graysville, Alabama, serving kindergarten through fifth grade. It is a small school, part of the Jefferson County school system. The school sits in a community that is primarily residential and car-dependent, a suburb of Birmingham that grew around mining and steel in the mid-1900s. Graysville’s population has been declining in recent years, and the area has a low-density, spread-out built environment. Many residents commute to Birmingham or other parts of the county for work.
The student body is racially and ethnically diverse. A substantial share of students qualify for free or reduced-price meals, reflecting the economic context of the surrounding community. Data on students with disabilities and English learners were not available in the source materials, so a parent may want to ask the school directly about those support services.
Academically, Brookville Elementary participated in Alabama’s statewide assessment in the 2024–25 school year. Performance varied by grade and subject. In mathematics, proficiency rates hovered around a third or less in grades three and four, while fifth grade showed a stronger result, with a majority of students meeting the benchmark. In English language arts, third and fourth grade proficiency was modest, but fifth grade again stood out, with most students scoring proficient. Science results for fourth grade were low, with about one in five students reaching proficiency. Overall, the school’s combined proficiency index across tested subjects and grades placed it above the midpoint among districts in Jefferson County. Because only a single year of assessment data was available, no trend can be established yet. Parents interested in academic growth over time may want to monitor future reports.
Because Brookville is an elementary school, there is no graduation rate or high school programming to consider. No information was available about program offerings such as gifted education, arts, or extracurricular activities. Course access, staffing ratios, and discipline data were also absent from the source materials. Anyone weighing this school for their child may wish to visit and speak with staff about what enrichment or support is available.
The school’s setting in Graysville offers a small-town feel with several municipal parks, a community center, a senior center, and a public library. The city’s civic anchors are spread rather than concentrated in a walkable downtown, and housing in the area is relatively affordable compared to state and national benchmarks, consistent with the area’s modest economic profile. The school itself sits on Brookville School Road, in a neighborhood surrounded by residential development.
For a family, Brookville Elementary presents a small, neighborhood-type environment with a diverse student population. The academic picture is mixed: some grades and subjects show a majority of students on track, while others lag. The school’s overall performance relative to other Jefferson County districts is in the upper half, but the range across the county is wide. The lack of published data on special populations and program offerings means that families with specific needs—such as a child who requires special education supports or seeks a particular enrichment pathway—should investigate further. This is a school that fits a family looking for a small, local elementary option in a quiet suburb of Birmingham, with the understanding that achievement levels vary and that the district context may change over time.
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