Serving 340 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Bush K8 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 was 13% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 24% (which was lower than the Alabama state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 was equal to the Alabama state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)13%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)24%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
10%
Black
95%
32%
White
n/a
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average), while 24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% AL state average).
How many students attend Bush K8?
340 students attend Bush K8.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Bush K8 students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bush K8?
Bush K8 has a student ration of 18:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Bush K8 offer ?
Bush K8 offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Bush K8 part of?
Bush K8 is part of Birmingham City School District.
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