Bragg Middle School

840 Hazels Way
Gardendale, AL 35071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Bragg Middle School ranked #435 in Alabama in 2023, improving from #536 in 2022 but showing overall fluctuation since 2011.
Math proficiency was 28% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 56%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency was 58%, higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment decreased slightly to 780 students in 2023 from 826 in 2019, with minority enrollment steady at 42% and approximately 56% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting increased socioeconomic need.
The school served grades 6–8 with a student–teacher ratio of 21:1 in 2023, employing 38 teachers for its 780 students.
Reading and science proficiency have shown improvement over recent years, but math proficiency declined from a high of 84% in 2012 to 28% in 2023, indicating weaker performance in math relative to state trends.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50% in AL
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Bragg Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Bragg Middle School's student population of 780 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
780 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Mascot
Rockets

School Rankings

Bragg Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bragg Middle School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#435 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
28%
30%
56%
47%
58%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
9%
11%
Black
31%
32%
White
58%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Rockets
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bragg Middle School's ranking?
Bragg Middle School is ranked #435 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Bragg Middle School often compared to?
Bragg Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Jefferson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Bragg Middle School?
780 students attend Bragg Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Bragg Middle School students are White, 31% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Bragg Middle School?
Bragg Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Bragg Middle School offer ?
Bragg Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Bragg Middle School part of?
Bragg Middle School is part of Jefferson County School District.

School Calendar

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Date
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 24, 2025 (Wednesday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 25, 2025 (Thursday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 26, 2025 (Friday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 29, 2025 (Monday)
Mid-Year Holidays-Schools Closed
December 30, 2025 (Tuesday)

School Reviews

5   10/10/2025
This is a great School. My oldest daughter was a student here and my youngest daughter will be attending this school in 2 years. The staff and teachers are great at their jobs, they are great people as well. They work very hard to meet the needs of all of their student's and parents.
- Posted by Parent - *
2   10/10/2025
The faculty turns their back to issues and they ignore reports of bullying. They resolve issues they ignore by sending kids to alternative schools.
- Posted by Parent - antho

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 780 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 56% (Top 30%)
  • : 58% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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