Serving 165 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Breakthrough Charter School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (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%).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 165 students
- Minority Enrollment: 61%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Breakthrough Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Breakthrough Charter School's student population of 165 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
165 students
Gender %
![This chart displays gender of Breakthrough Charter School This chart displays gender of Breakthrough Charter School](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/gender/157000/156831/breakthrough-charter-school-chart-bmaX4Dd.png)
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
![This chart displays the students of Breakthrough Charter School by grade. This chart displays the students of Breakthrough Charter School by grade.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/students_by_grade/157000/156831/breakthrough-charter-school-chart-bcLvd9r.png)
School Rankings
Breakthrough Charter School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Breakthrough Charter School is 0.58, 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
#651 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
6%
10%
Black
52%
32%
White
39%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Breakthrough Charter School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Breakthrough Charter School.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/157000/156831/breakthrough-charter-school-chart-7tbYrD.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.](http://images3.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/157000/156831/breakthrough-charter-school-chart-lgvue6.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
44%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Breakthrough Charter School's ranking?
Breakthrough Charter School is ranked #651 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% 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).
How many students attend Breakthrough Charter School?
165 students attend Breakthrough Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Breakthrough Charter School students are Black, 39% of students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Breakthrough Charter School offer ?
Breakthrough Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Breakthrough Charter School part of?
Breakthrough Charter School is part of Breakthrough Charter School District.
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