Summary:
Middle Schools in zip code 36607 serve grades 6 through 8 and include just one school, Phillips Preparatory Middle School, a public school with 453 students in the Mobile County district.
Phillips Preparatory Middle School is a standout performer, ranking in the top 2% of Alabama middle schools for the 2025-2026 school year, a remarkable feat given its district ranks in the bottom third statewide. The school’s test scores are far above both district and state averages. In English, proficiency rates range from 85.4% in 7th grade to 91.67% in 8th grade, which is roughly 30-40 percentage points higher than the state average. Science is also a major strength, with 8th graders achieving an 88.19% proficiency rate compared to 54.12% statewide. Math proficiency is solid but shows a clear decline as students advance: 69.57% in 6th grade, 58.39% in 7th grade, and 44.44% in 8th grade, though these numbers are still about double the state averages.
Attendance and school climate are exceptional, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 4.1%, far better than the district (12.8%) and state (12.0%) averages. The school also benefits from a favorable student-teacher ratio of 13.3 to 1, which likely supports individualized instruction. About 43.27% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch, indicating moderate economic diversity. Per-student spending was $7,903 in the most recent data. The school has shown consistent year-over-year improvement, climbing from the 93rd percentile in 2023-2024 to the 98th percentile in 2025-2026. For parents, this is a high-performing school with strong literacy and science programs, excellent attendance, and a supportive learning environment, though math proficiency in later grades is an area to watch.
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