EicholdMertz School of Math and Science

EicholdMertz School of Math and Science is a public magnet elementary school in Mobile, AL, serving 504 students in grades PK–5 within the Mobile County school district.

This school is a standout performer, ranking #4 out of 686 elementary schools in Alabama with a 5-star rating. Your child will see exceptional academic results here: math proficiency rates range from 88-91% (compared to the state average of 39-45%), and English proficiency hits 95-96% (state average: 59-69%). Science scores are equally impressive at 95% proficiency. What makes this even more remarkable is that the school achieves these results for all students—it ranks #1 in the state for White students, #2 for low-income students, and #4 for African American students, showing that every child thrives here regardless of background. The school also has an incredibly low chronic absenteeism rate of just 1.4%, compared to 12% statewide, which tells you that kids genuinely want to be in class and families are highly engaged.

When comparing to nearby options, the differences are striking. While Morningside Elementary School, George Hall Elementary School, and other neighborhood schools within a 2.5-mile radius rank in the bottom 30% of the state with math proficiency often below 25%, EicholdMertz posts scores above 88%. Its closest competitor is Old Shell Road Magnet School (ranked #6), but EicholdMertz outperforms it in math (91% vs. 70% in 5th grade) and science (95% vs. 91%). Interestingly, EicholdMertz achieves these top-tier results while spending less per student ($8,951) than its struggling neighbors, who spend between $9,400 and $10,200. This is a school that delivers exceptional value and results—a true gem in the Mobile area.