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Bragg Elementary School

Public | K-6 | 370 students

 

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Posted October 1, 2008

Bragg Teachers and Staff have such an AWESOME drive and talent for teaching and mentoring their students! They are so envolved with the Parents, Children, and the Community on so many outstanding levels! They are so devoted to their profession, and so commited to seeing every child master Math and Reading, that it is felt in all areas of our community! When you know that the Teachers at your child's school will do whatever it takes to ensure your child reaches the highest possible level of achievement, you just have to thank God for the Angel/Teachers he has placed around us!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

My son started at Bragg in Kindergarten, and he is now in the 3rd grade. He loves it, and I do too! The teacher's are great. Everything about the school is great. We have been so pleased. He said he wishes that he could stay at Bragg all the way through the 12th grade...He loves it that much. David & Charice Kemp
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Posted December 31, 2006

My daughter is in the first grade at Bragg. She has an amazing and loving teacher, Mrs. Mary Lou Hall. I am amazed every time my daughter brings her work home at how much she is being taught. I couldn't ask for a better school.
—Submitted by LaTarsha Johnson, a parent


Posted January 1, 2004

After being in other schools, I've notice Bragg is a super school, with loving teachers and staff. I would like to see more parent involvement. This will help everyone, especially the students! Shelia Craft Langley
—Submitted by Shelia Langley


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
81%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

61 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
98%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
72%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

49 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
86%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
92%

2009

 
 
86%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
77%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 76% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
85%
Science

The state average for Science was 60% in 2012.

52 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
74%

2011

 
 
66%

2010

 
 
73%

2009

 
 
70%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 75% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
77%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
59%
Math

The state average for Math was 75% in 2012.

65 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
81%

2011

 
 
86%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
91%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 54% 65%
Black 42% 21%
Hispanic 2% 10%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 99%N/A60%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 13N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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West Memphis, AR 72301
Phone: (870) 735-4196

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