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.

1302 5th Ave SW
Decatur, AL 35601-3838
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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

2017-2018
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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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.