Breakthrough Charter School

1101 Washington Street
Marion, AL 36756
5/
10
Bottom 50%
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%
  • : Bottom 50% in AL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 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:

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
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
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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.
This School
State Level (AL)
#651 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
29%
45-49%
47%
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
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Hispanic
3%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Breakthrough Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
65%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Breakthrough Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
28%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Breakthrough Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Breakthrough Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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 public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Breakthrough Charter School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
50%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Breakthrough Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-10
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 72%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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