Summary:
The city of Theodore, Alabama is home to four schools - two elementary schools, one middle school, and one high school. The schools in this area face significant challenges, with consistently underperforming test scores compared to county and state averages, particularly in mathematics. However, there are also some bright spots, such as the strong English language arts performance at Nan Gray Davis Elementary School.
The data reveals that the schools in Theodore serve a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by the high rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.97% at Theodore High School to 86.06% at Mary W Burroughs Elementary School. This may be a contributing factor to the academic underperformance observed across the district. Additionally, the schools face high rates of chronic absenteeism, which likely impacts student learning and achievement.
Despite the overall challenges, there are some positive indicators, such as the 90.0% four-year graduation rate at Theodore High School in 2023-2024. Additionally, Katherine H Hankins Middle School stands out for its relatively strong English language arts scores, with 48.32% of 8th graders scoring proficient or better in 2024-2025. Understanding the practices and strategies that contribute to these successes could inform improvements at other schools in the Mobile County district.
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