Brighton School

Summary:

Brighton School is an elementary school serving grades PK-8 in the Jefferson County school district in Alabama, with a student population of 365.

Brighton School consistently underperforms compared to the Jefferson County and Alabama state averages across various subject areas and grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in Mathematics ranged from 12.96% (6th grade) to 27.66% (3rd grade), compared to the Jefferson County averages of 15.72% to 30.63%, and the Alabama state averages of 31.56% to 42.16%. The school's rankings among Alabama elementary schools are particularly low for White students and Low Socioeconomic Status students, indicating significant achievement gaps for these subgroups.

Brighton School has an exceptionally high percentage of students (88.77%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools in the analysis, such as Pleasant Grove Elementary and Hueytown Intermediate. Additionally, Brighton School has a relatively high student-teacher ratio, ranging from 16.9 to 19.7 over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby schools. These factors suggest that Brighton School may be facing resource and staffing challenges that could be impacting student achievement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 3400 Brown Cir
       Brighton, AL  35020


(205) 379-2650

District: Jefferson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
566th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,820 Help


Students who attend Brighton School usually attend:

Middle:    Hueytown Middle School
High:    Hueytown High School
    Pleasant Grove High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.5 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

African American:
52.5%
Hispanic:
43.0%
White:
2.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  88.5% Help


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Compare Details Brighton School ranks worse than 82.7% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks 23rd among 26 ranked elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 17.81. (See more...)
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Compare Details Brighton School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2016 the calculated Average Standard Score was 33.3. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (52.5%), Hispanic (43%), White (2.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 88.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Brighton School is 18.5. 23 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Brighton School is $10,820, which is the 8th highest among 26 elementary schools in the Jefferson County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Brighton School:

SchoolDigger ranks Brighton School 566th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Brighton School in the ranking list.)

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Jefferson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Jefferson County 97th of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Brighton School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 21.68 531st 623 14.8%
2005 18.94 622nd 688 9.6%
2006 22.23 607th 689 11.9%
2007 6.99 678th 698 2.9%
2008 8.41 686th 698 1.7%
2009 11.92 668th 696 4.0%
2010 11.67 673rd 704 4.4%
2011 15.30 666th 709 6.1%
2012 22.67 617th 696 11.4%
2013 47.07 469th 696 32.6%
2014 20.65 581st 695 16.4%
2015 20.56 569th 691 17.7%
2016 22.09 551st 691 20.3%
2017 21.60 560th 688 18.6%
2018 15.02 591st 680 13.1%
2019 11.15 631st 681 7.3%
2021 12.20 631st 692 8.8%
2022 12.00 620th 687 9.8%
2023 19.19 545th 680 19.9%
2024 17.81 566th 684 17.3%
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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 32.97 54th 65 16.9%
2019 19.93 71st 74 4.1%
2021 26.75 83rd 100 17.0%
2022 34.56 74th 110 32.7%
2023 51.14 50th 123 59.3%
2024 41.42 69th 131 47.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.39 264th 344 23.3%
2019 43.57 212th 392 45.9%
2021 55.47 131st 398 67.1%
2022 68.17 69th 345 80.0%
2023 46.27 180th 373 51.7%
2024 32.36 270th 395 31.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 543rd 651 16.6%
2019 16.01 591st 649 8.9%
2021 17.09 570th 653 12.7%
2022 20.41 541st 651 16.9%
2023 27.97 473rd 623 24.1%
2024 24.68 524th 670 21.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 27.39 489th 639 23.5%
2018 18.81 544th 640 15.0%
2019 9.66 615th 646 4.8%
2021 14.09 591st 656 9.9%
2022 9.62 629th 656 4.1%
2023 23.41 507th 645 21.4%
2024 19.24 534th 650 17.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 19.53 534th 639 16.4%
2018 17.66 549th 650 15.5%
2019 16.55 564th 650 13.2%
2021 11.53 624th 669 6.7%
2022 15.26 571st 669 14.6%
2023 16.39 540th 649 16.8%
2024 16.72 554th 655 15.4%
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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 43.59 180th 336 46.4%
2018 41.89 250th 423 40.9%
2019 38.69 264th 426 38.0%
2021 24.48 347th 426 18.5%
2022 27.25 329th 426 22.8%
2023 36.55 266th 427 37.7%
2024 36.15 269th 420 36.0%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 36.20 91st 130 30.0%
2018 26.67 113th 140 19.3%
2019 10.09 148th 152 2.6%
2021 17.52 152nd 164 7.3%
2022 17.73 157th 175 10.3%
2023 36.89 116th 184 37.0%
2024 32.46 141st 196 28.1%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Brighton School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 0.86 528th 529 0.2%
2021 5.13 536th 539 0.6%
2022 7.49 523rd 540 3.1%
2023 12.00 497th 528 5.9%
2024 15.33 496th 535 7.3%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Brighton School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.89 333rd 407 18.2%
2005 26.05 333rd 415 19.8%
2006 17.89 366th 409 10.5%
2007 11.12 385th 412 6.6%
2008 6.16 410th 417 1.7%
2009 19.39 375th 425 11.8%
2010 21.07 364th 435 16.3%
2011 15.75 385th 435 11.5%
2012 29.91 334th 436 23.4%
2013 24.53 366th 436 16.1%
2014 10.65 408th 438 6.8%
2015 16.86 362nd 430 15.8%
2016 33.30 302nd 432 30.1%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Brighton School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 228 228
1989 4 192 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1990 2 158 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 160
1991 0 202 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1992 0 174 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 174
1993 17 197 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
1994 6 181 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 187
1995 14 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1996 14 179 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 193
1997 3 196 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 199
1998 5 516 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 524
1999 12 520 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 536
2000 9 508 0 5 0 n/a n/a 0 522
2001 13 505 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 520
2002 7 398 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2003 7 398 0 24 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2004 6 335 0 39 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2005 8 337 0 49 0 n/a n/a 0 394
2006 13 311 0 55 0 n/a n/a 1 380
2007 22 280 0 56 0 n/a n/a 0 358
2008 12 284 0 54 0 n/a n/a 0 350
2009 9 267 0 69 0 n/a n/a 0 345
2010 10 229 0 72 0 n/a n/a 2 313
2011 8 244 1 81 0 0 3 0 337
2012 15 264 0 100 0 0 2 0 381
2013 8 289 1 134 0 0 4 0 436
2014 12 320 1 147 0 0 4 0 484
2015 16 345 0 151 0 0 6 0 518
2016 21 345 0 154 0 0 4 0 524
2017 22 273 2 115 0 1 0 0 413
2018 23 274 3 112 0 0 0 0 412
2019 19 251 2 125 0 0 5 0 402
2020 14 244 4 128 0 0 4 0 394
2021 9 235 3 132 0 0 4 0 383
2022 14 206 3 143 0 0 4 0 370
2023 11 198 2 148 0 0 6 0 365
2024 10 188 2 154 1 0 3 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Brighton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 18.0 12.6 0
1989 196 19.0 10.3 n/a
1990 160 15.0 10.6 0
1991 202 15.0 13.4 n/a
1992 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
1993 214 18.0 11.9 n/a
1994 187 27.5 6.8 n/a
1995 193 18.1 10.7 n/a
1996 193 18.1 10.7 n/a
1997 199 18.6 10.7 85.4
1998 524 33.5 15.6 58
1999 536 38.0 14.1 92.2
2000 522 43.0 12.1 90
2001 520 41.0 12.7 89.8
2002 429 35.5 12.1 91.8
2003 429 35.5 12.1 91.8
2004 380 36.5 10.4 96.6
2005 394 39.0 10.1 93.9
2006 380 36.0 10.5 94.5
2007 358 35.4 10.1 94.7
2008 350 35.2 9.9 93.1
2009 345 30.9 11.1 91
2010 313 28.2 11.1 95.5
2011 337 34.2 9.8 95
2012 381 33.0 11.5 95.8
2013 436 34.0 12.8 97.2
2014 484 27.0 17.9 93.8
2015 518 30.0 17.2 90
2016 524 32.0 16.3 80.7
2017 413 25.5 16.1 94.7
2018 412 23.6 17.4 86.4
2019 402 22.6 17.7 85.3
2020 394 22.7 17.2 89.1
2021 383 22.6 16.9 88.8
2022 370 19.0 19.4 88.6
2023 365 18.5 19.7 88.8
2024 358 19.3 18.5 88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Brighton School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 228 18.0 12.6 0
1989 196 19.0 10.3 n/a
1990 160 15.0 10.6 0
1991 202 15.0 13.4 n/a
1992 174 15.0 11.6 n/a
1993 214 18.0 11.9 n/a
1994 187 27.5 6.8 n/a
1995 193 18.1 10.7 n/a
1996 193 18.1 10.7 n/a
1997 199 18.6 10.7 85.4
1998 524 33.5 15.6 58
1999 536 38.0 14.1 92.2
2000 522 43.0 12.1 90
2001 520 41.0 12.7 89.8
2002 429 35.5 12.1 91.8
2003 429 35.5 12.1 91.8
2004 380 36.5 10.4 96.6
2005 394 39.0 10.1 93.9
2006 380 36.0 10.5 94.5
2007 358 35.4 10.1 94.7
2008 350 35.2 9.9 93.1
2009 345 30.9 11.1 91
2010 313 28.2 11.1 95.5
2011 337 34.2 9.8 95
2012 381 33.0 11.5 95.8
2013 436 34.0 12.8 97.2
2014 484 27.0 17.9 93.8
2015 518 30.0 17.2 90
2016 524 32.0 16.3 80.7
2017 413 25.5 16.1 94.7
2018 412 23.6 17.4 86.4
2019 402 22.6 17.7 85.3
2020 394 22.7 17.2 89.1
2021 383 22.6 16.9 88.8
2022 370 19.0 19.4 88.6
2023 365 18.5 19.7 88.8
2024 358 19.3 18.5 88.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Brighton School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,114 (19.5%) $8,677 (80.2%) $10,820

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Brighton School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 631st of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 545th of 680 Elementary schools
 12.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brighton School)26.423.5
 2.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)46.432.7
 13.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brighton School)308.7
 21.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)36.723.6
 13.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brighton School)20.922.5
 1.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)34.321.2
 13.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brighton School)8.316.4
 8.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Jefferson County)28.115.9
 12.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)45.330.8
 14.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students402365
 9.2%
African American251198
 21.1%
American Indian00
Asian22
Hispanic125148
 18.4%
Pacific Islander00
White1911
 42.1%
Two or More Races56
 20%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients85.3%88.8%
 3.4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Brighton School

Brighton School ranks in the bottom 17.3% of Alabama elementary schools.

Students at Brighton School are 53% African American, 43% Hispanic, 3% White.

In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Brighton School.

Students who attend Brighton School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Hueytown Middle School
High : Hueytown High School
High : Pleasant Grove High School


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