Mountain Brook Students' Test Scores Rank Above National Average

MOUNTAIN BROOK, AL — Mountain Brook school officials presented the Board of Education with the annual Student Assessment Report Monday, which showed Mountain Brook students were above the national average in all test categories.

In October 2020, Mountain Brook students averaged a score of 22.1 in te PreACT — given to sophomores in the fall — which is higher than last year’s national average of 18.7.

On the ACT plus writing (given to juniors in the spring - a scale of 1-36), Mountain Brook students averaged a 25.3 which is higher than the national average of 20.7 and the Alabama state average of 18.9.

Eighty-three percent (928 out of 1,118) of Mountain Brook students who took Advanced Placement (AP) classes scored a three or higher last year. A three or higher earns college credit. Globally, 64 percent recorded a three or higher on their AP tests last year placing Mountain Brook 19 percent above the global percentage.

“Our students do exceptionally well year in and year out,” MBS director of curriculum and instruction Missy Brooks said. “This is due to the teaching they receive as well as their commitment to excellence in the classroom.”