Serving 231 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, William Henry Brazier Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20-24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 15-19% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 99% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
231 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)20-24%
44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)15-19%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
99%
32%
White
1%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
80%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% AL state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AL state average).
How many students attend William Henry Brazier Elementary School?
231 students attend William Henry Brazier Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of William Henry Brazier Elementary School students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of William Henry Brazier Elementary School?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does William Henry Brazier Elementary School offer ?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is William Henry Brazier Elementary School part of?
William Henry Brazier Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
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