Summary
Bratt Elementary School in Century, FL, serves 472 students in grades PK-5 within the Escambia County School District, a district ranked in the bottom half of Florida. The school has seen a steady decline in its state ranking over recent years, now sitting at the 41st percentile (2 stars) for the 2025-2026 school year, a drop from its peak in 2016-2017. The most pressing issue is chronic absenteeism, which reached 32.3% in the 2023-2024 school year—nearly double the rate at nearby Chumuckla Elementary School (17.6%) in the higher-performing Santa Rosa district, and significantly higher than Jay Elementary School (21.1%).
Academically, Bratt shows inconsistent performance across grade levels. While 4th-grade math scores (63% proficient) nearly match the state average (65%), 3rd-grade math (56%) lags behind both the district (63%) and state (66%). Science is a relative strength, with 5th-grade scores historically above state averages, though recent results have dipped. In contrast, Molino Park Elementary, also in Escambia County, has risen to the 81st percentile with lower chronic absenteeism (27.4%) and a lower free/reduced lunch rate, suggesting that attendance and socioeconomic factors—not just district policies—drive performance gaps. Meanwhile, Byrneville Elementary School Inc., another Escambia school, spends significantly less per student ($8,205 vs. Bratt’s $11,116) but achieves a similar ranking (35th percentile), indicating that increased spending alone isn’t a solution.
The data underscores that Bratt’s chronic absenteeism crisis is the core challenge, with rates above 30% for three of the last four years. Without addressing this, other academic interventions may have limited impact. For parents, this means that while Bratt has some bright spots—like science instruction—the school’s overall trajectory and attendance issues are critical factors to consider. Nearby Santa Rosa schools, like Chumuckla and Jay, consistently outperform Bratt despite higher poverty rates, highlighting the role of district-level support systems in student success.
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