Summary:
Breakthrough Charter School is the sole public charter school serving grades PK-9 in Marion, Alabama, with a total enrollment of 282 students. The school faces significant academic challenges, with students performing well below state averages in both math and English language arts across all grade levels. Additionally, the school serves a population with high economic disadvantages, as indicated by the 46.1% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch.
Compared to state-level performance, Breakthrough Charter School struggles significantly. For example, in 3rd grade math, only 5.56% of Breakthrough students scored proficient or better, compared to the state average of 43.61%. The school's racial demographics also differ from the state, with a student population that is 59.22% African American, 31.91% White, 4.96% Hispanic, 0.71% Asian, and 3.19% two or more races.
The challenges faced by Breakthrough Charter School's district extend beyond the individual school, as the district is ranked 120 out of 134 districts in Alabama and is rated 1 star out of 5 by SchoolDigger. This suggests that the broader educational system in the area may be facing systemic challenges that require a multi-faceted approach to address the achievement gaps and socioeconomic factors impacting student performance.
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