Brocks Gap Intermediate School
Brocks Gap Intermediate School serves 807 students in grades 5-6.
Brocks Gap Intermediate School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Brocks Gap Intermediate School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 10%)
School Overview
Brocks Gap Intermediate School's student population of 807 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 50 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 5-6 |
| Total Students | 807 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 50 teachers |
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School Comparison
Brocks Gap Intermediate School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Brocks Gap Intermediate School is 0.66, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #140 out of 1270 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 67% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 31% | 33% |
| White | 48% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 20% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 5% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Hoover City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
School Notes
- For children living in the Central Neighborhood of Cleveland, we offer our Stepstone Academy charter school to give them the best education. What makes our school better for your child:
- Our teachers are great at what they do and care about your child
- We focus on all subjects, with extra attention to math and reading
- We help build your child’s character
- We combine regular teaching with computer technology
- We have two teachers in each classroom to give students the attention they deserve
- After-school and summer programs
- Before and after-school care available
- Support for the whole family, including help with behavior, parenting and job preparation Longer school days for more learning: 8:00 a.m. to 3:50 p.m.
- Free breakfast and lunch
- Free to attend
- Dress code: uniforms
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Brocks Gap Intermediate School is Hoover High School (2.8 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Robert F Bumpus Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is South Shades Crest Elementary School (0.9 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Robert F Bumpus Middle School Math: 73% | Reading: 62%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 7-8 | 837 students10
0.1 miles
6055 Flemming Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2200 0.1 7-8 837 - Birmingham South Shades Crest Elementary School Math: 55% | Reading: 55%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-4 | 627 students10
0.9 miles
3770 South Shades Crest Rd
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-3000 0.9 K-4 627 - Birmingham Deer Valley Elementary School Math: 75% | Reading: 70%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: K-4 | 971 students10
1.7 miles
4990 Ross Bridge Parkway
Birmingham, AL 35226
(205) 439-3300 1.7 K-4 971 - Birmingham Trace Crossings Elementary School Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: PK-4 | 480 students10
2.5 miles
5454 Learning Lane
Birmingham, AL 35244
(205) 439-2700 2.5 PK-4 480 - Bessemer Greenwood Elementary School Math: 40-44% | Reading: 30-34%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 255 students10
2.6 miles
5012 Roselyn Road Southeast
Bessemer, AL 35022
(205) 432-3201 2.6 K-5 255
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