BROOKHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Brookhaven Middle School is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Decatur City school district, located in Decatur, AL with about 494 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, Brookhaven Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Brookhaven Middle School is a public school located in Decatur, Alabama, serving students in grades 6 through 8. As part of the Decatur City School District, the institution is committed to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with personal development. The school emphasizes a comprehensive middle-school experience, providing students with a structured curriculum designed to prepare them for the transition to high school while encouraging critical thinking and foundational skill-building.
Beyond its core academic program, Brookhaven Middle School promotes student engagement through a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and social opportunities. The school prides itself on maintaining a supportive community atmosphere where educators work closely with students to meet individual learning needs. By utilizing a blend of traditional instruction and modern educational resources, Brookhaven aims to cultivate a well-rounded student body that is prepared for future success in the Decatur community and beyond.
For more information, contact Brookhaven Middle School at (256) 552-3045 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Decatur, AL 35601-3838
(256) 552-3045
BROOKHAVEN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Decatur, AL with about 494 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Decatur City
- Total Students:
- 494
- Teachers:
- 31
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 494 students
- Hispanic/Latino
- 46.2%
- Black or African American
- 37.0%
- White
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Asian
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.4%
- Male
- 53.6%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.