Top Rankings
Breakthrough Charter School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 375 students in Breakthrough Charter School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public School in Breakthrough Charter School District have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
1 School
1,534 Schools
# Students
375 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
20 Teachers
43,229 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
19:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Breakthrough Charter School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#99 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
12%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)46.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.51
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
n/a
2%
% Hispanic
3%
12%
% Black
65%
31%
% White
28%
50%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $909 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,875. The school district revenue/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $915 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$341,000
$9,671 MM
Spending
$343,000
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$909
$12,875
Spending / Student
$915
$12,097
Best Breakthrough Charter School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Breakthrough Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Marion, AL 36756
(559) 696-4461
Gr: PK-11 | 375 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Breakthrough Charter School District?
Breakthrough Charter School District manages 1 public schools serving 375 students.
What is the rank of Breakthrough Charter School District?
Breakthrough Charter School District is ranked #96 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Breakthrough Charter School District?
65% of Breakthrough Charter School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Breakthrough Charter School District?
Breakthrough Charter School District has a student/teacher ratio of 19:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Breakthrough Charter School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $915 is less than the state median of $12,097. The school district spending/student has declined by 24% over four school years.
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