Summary:
The 36603 zip code area in Mobile, Mobile County, is home to 4 schools, including 2 elementary schools and 2 middle schools. The data reveals stark differences in the academic performance and quality of these schools, with W.H. Council Traditional School standing out as an exceptional institution, while the other schools in the area struggle to match its success.
W.H. Council Traditional School is a standout performer, consistently ranking among the top elementary schools in the state with a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger. In the 2024-2025 school year, it ranked 6th out of 680 Alabama elementary schools, with exceptional test scores that significantly outpace the county and state averages across multiple subjects and grade levels. In contrast, Florence Howard Elementary School and Calloway Smith Middle School have much lower proficiency rates, ranging from 16-61% across different grade levels and subjects.
The data also reveals that all 4 schools in the 36603 zip code area have the same chronic absenteeism rate of 14.8% for the 2023-2024 school year, which is higher than the state average. Additionally, there is a wide range in the percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, from 45.42% at W.H. Council to 95.59% at Calloway Smith Middle School. These factors may contribute to the performance disparities observed among the schools in this area.
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