Covenant Academy of Mobile

Covenant Academy of Mobile is a single K-6 elementary school in Mobile, Alabama, serving 327 students in a high-poverty area where nearly 83% qualify for free or reduced lunch. The school operates as its own district, so school and district data are identical, and it currently holds a 1-star rating, ranking in the bottom quarter of Alabama schools.

For parents, the most important takeaway is that this school shows a clear split between its strengths and challenges. English Language Arts is the relative bright spot, with proficiency rates in the low-to-mid 40s across grades—still below state averages but far stronger than math. Mathematics is the major concern: proficiency rates range from 0% in 7th grade to just 35.9% in 4th grade, with most grades falling 25-30 points behind the state average. The most encouraging news is the dramatic improvement in 4th grade math, which jumped from 5.4% to 35.9% proficiency in one year, nearly closing the gap with the state. Science also improved significantly in 4th grade, nearly doubling to 35.9%. However, 5th and 6th grade math proficiency actually declined year-over-year, suggesting interventions may be concentrated in lower grades. The school also reports 7th grade test scores despite its K-6 designation, which may indicate an expansion or transitional program.

On a positive note, chronic absenteeism (11.5%) is slightly better than the state average (12.0%), which is notable given the high poverty rate and suggests good family engagement. The school’s overall rating remains low due to persistent math deficits, but the 4th grade success story demonstrates that targeted interventions can work. If the school can replicate that approach in 5th and 6th grades, it could see meaningful gains in the coming years. Parents should weigh the strong literacy foundation and improving 4th grade outcomes against the significant math challenges in upper grades when considering this school.