Very Good
#415 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 31% in state
Breakthrough Charter School
School · Breakthrough Charter School · Marion, AL
A charter school in Marion, AL serving grades Pre-K – 10th.
1101 Washington Street, Marion, AL 36756
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 86% vs AL 87% (2024)
- 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Breakthrough Charter School score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2024 ACAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 54 points since 2022, reaching 86% in 2024, across a 3-year record (2022–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 17% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2022-2024)
Based on 4 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
50.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Breakthrough Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 17Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$34,679
Median home value
$98,400
Median rent
$616/mo
College educated
17%
Homeownership
65.3%
Poverty rate
29.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36756; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Francis Marion SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 464 | Compare → |
| Marion AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 20 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Breakthrough Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,862NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Breakthrough Charter School is listed in Breakthrough Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Breakthrough Charter School
Breakthrough Charter School is a public school in Marion, AL, part of Breakthrough Charter School, serving approximately 339 students in grades Pre-K-10th with a 16.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #415 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Breakthrough Charter School
What grades does Breakthrough Charter School serve?
Breakthrough Charter School serves students in grades Pre-K through 10th.
How many students attend Breakthrough Charter School?
Breakthrough Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 339 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Breakthrough Charter School is 16.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Breakthrough Charter School rank in AL?
Breakthrough Charter School ranks #415 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Breakthrough Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Breakthrough Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Breakthrough Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Breakthrough Charter School has 17% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2024).
Is Breakthrough Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Breakthrough Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Breakthrough Charter School a Title I school?
No, Breakthrough Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Breakthrough Charter School?
50.1% of students at Breakthrough Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 10th
- Enrollment
- 339
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Perry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (559) 696-4461
- Area population (ZIP 36756)
- 5,483
- Area median age
- 39.4
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 ACAP · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36756; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts, multi-year average, 2022-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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