Bragg Middle School

www.jefcoed.com/BraggMS

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Bragg Middle School, located at 840 Ash Avenue in Gardendale, Alabama, serves as a key educational institution within the Jefferson County School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the academic and social development of students during their formative transition years, providing a structured environment designed to prepare them for the rigors of high school. The school is integrated into the broader JefcoEd system, which emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, community involvement, and the implementation of state-mandated curriculum standards.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Bragg Middle School is an integral part of the Gardendale community. By leveraging resources provided by the Jefferson County Board of Education, the school strives to foster a supportive atmosphere that encourages extracurricular participation and personal growth. For families seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, faculty directories, or school-specific initiatives, the district’s central website serves as the primary hub for administrative updates and resources related to Bragg Middle School's operations.

731

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bragg Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	402
Hispanic	60
Black	250
Asian	9
Two or More	9
American Indian	1

White
402 (55.0%)
Black
250 (34.2%)
Hispanic
60 (8.2%)
Asian
9 (1.2%)
Two or More
9 (1.2%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Jefferson County
Phone:	(205)379-2600
Website:	http://www.jefcoed.com/BraggMS
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 228

Grade 7 268

Grade 8 235

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bragg Middle School
Grade	Student Count
Grade 6	228
Grade 7	268
Grade 8	235

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bragg Middle School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	373	51%
Male	358	49%

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