Bush K8
Bush K8 serves 358 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
Bush K8 placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Bush K8 places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Bush K8's student population of 358 students has grown by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 33% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 358 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bush K8 is ranked within the bottom 50% 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 Bush K8 is 0.12, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1190 out of 1270 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 14% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 19% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 1% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 8% |
| Black | 94% | 33% |
| White | 1% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 75% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Birmingham City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school and middle school to Bush K8 is Jacksonolin High School (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Minor Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Birmingham Minor Elementary School Math: 35-39% | Reading: 25-29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 455 students10
0.7 miles
2425 Ave Sensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6555 0.7 PK-5 455 - Birmingham Jacksonolin High School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 8-12 | 856 students10
1.0 miles
1300 Avenue F Ensley
Birmingham, AL 35218
(205) 231-6431 1 8-12 856 - Fairfield Donald Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 20-24%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 329 students10
1.2 miles
715 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6823 1.2 K-6 329 - Birmingham Charles A Brown Elementary School Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: PK-5 | 406 students10
1.3 miles
4811 Court J
Birmingham, AL 35208
(205) 231-6860 1.3 PK-5 406 - Fairfield Fairfield Area Vocational School Vocational School Grades: 10-12
1.3 miles
610 Valley Rd
Fairfield, AL 35064
(205) 783-6850 1.3 10-12 n/a
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