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Barkley Bridge Elementary School

2333 Barkley Bridge Rd
Hartselle, AL 35640

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10/

Top 1%

Tel: (256) 773-1931

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Barkley Bridge Elementary School serves 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.

Barkley Bridge Elementary School placed in the top 1% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 1%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

School Overview

Barkley Bridge Elementary School's student population of 431 students has grown by 20% over five school years.

The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.

Awards

Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2011

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4

Total Students

431 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

26 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Barkley Bridge Elementary School is ranked within the top 1% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Barkley Bridge Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AL)

Overall Testing Rank

#10 out of 1276 schools
(Top 1%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

65-69%

24%

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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

85-89%

46%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

17:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

Black

32%

White

93%

53%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Barkley Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.61

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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

48%

This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Barkley Bridge Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Hartselle City School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Barkley Bridge Elementary School's ranking?

Barkley Bridge Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for: Highest overall rank (Top 1%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%) and Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).

How many students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School?

431 students attend Barkley Bridge Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Barkley Bridge Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Barkley Bridge Elementary School?

Barkley Bridge Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.

What grades does Barkley Bridge Elementary School offer ?

Barkley Bridge Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4

What school district is Barkley Bridge Elementary School part of?

Barkley Bridge Elementary School is part of Hartselle City School District.

School Calendar

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Event

Date

Spring Break (Closed)

March 27, 2023 (Monday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 28, 2023 (Tuesday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 29, 2023 (Wednesday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 30, 2023 (Thursday)

Spring Break (Closed)

March 31, 2023 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 431 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 1%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 1%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education