Serving 255 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Brilliant School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 255 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 4%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Brilliant School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
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Brilliant School's student population of 255 students has grown by 67% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 100% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
255 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
Brilliant School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Brilliant School is 0.08, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#559 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
2%
11%
Black
1%
32%
White
96%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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Brilliant School is ranked #559 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Brilliant School?
The graduation rate of Brilliant School is 80%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Brilliant School?
255 students attend Brilliant School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
96% of Brilliant School students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Brilliant School?
Brilliant School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Brilliant School offer ?
Brilliant School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Brilliant School part of?
Brilliant School is part of Marion County School District.
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