Bragg Middle School
Tel:
(205)379-2600
- Bragg Middle School serves 790 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 48% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Bragg Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Bragg Middle School's student population of 790 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 790 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Bragg Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has increased from 19:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Bragg Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #383 out of 1,264 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 3% | 7% |
| Black | 29% | 33% |
| White | 68% | 55% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.46 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 33% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Jefferson County School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Bragg Middle School is Gardendale High School (0.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fultondale High School (2.7 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Gardendale Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Gardendale Gardendale Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 1013 students
0.1 miles
860 Bauers Ln
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205)379-3550 0.1 K-5 1013 - Gardendale Gardendale High School Grades: 9-12 | 1094 students
0.3 miles
800 Main St
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205)379-3600 0.3 9-12 1094 - Birmingham Fultondale High School Grades: 6-12 | 609 students
2.7 miles
1450 Carson Rd N
Birmingham, AL 35217
(205)379-3500 2.7 6-12 609 - Gardendale Snow Rogers Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 178 students
3.0 miles
2636 Snow Rogers Rd
Gardendale, AL 35071
(205)379-5400 3.0 K-5 178 - Fultondale Fultondale Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 895 students
3.6 miles
950 Central Ave
Fultondale, AL 35068
(205)379-3450 3.6 PK-6 895
School Reviews
| 2 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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