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 higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
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
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
95%
32%
White
n/a
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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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