Bush K8 in Birmingham, Alabama, closed in 2020 and served grades PK through 8 with an enrollment of 340 students and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 at closure.
The school's state rank fluctuated between #1127 and #1310 from 2010 to 2019, showing no consistent improvement before closing.
Math proficiency ranged from 5% to 18% between 2014 and 2022, consistently lower than the state average of approximately 30–47%.
Reading proficiency declined over time, with 25% proficiency in 2022 compared to a state average of 47%, indicating weaker performance relative to the state.
The student population was predominantly Black (323 of 340 students) with 82% eligible for free lunch, reflecting a high level of socioeconomic need before the school closed.
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Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
340 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
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
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<Â鶹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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