Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-10, 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%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-10
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 72%
- 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 339 students has grown by 105% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has grown by 300% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-10
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. 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
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
3%
11%
Black
65%
32%
White
28%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
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?
339 students attend Breakthrough Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Breakthrough Charter School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Breakthrough Charter School?
Breakthrough Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Breakthrough Charter School offer ?
Breakthrough Charter School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-10
What school district is Breakthrough Charter School part of?
Breakthrough Charter School is part of Breakthrough Charter School District.
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