Summary:
Zip code 36695 in Mobile, AL is served by four schools within the Mobile County district, including three elementary schools and one middle school, with a combined enrollment of 3,192 students and no high schools in the immediate area.
For families prioritizing academic excellence, Dawes Intermediate School stands out as the top performer, ranking in the 72nd percentile statewide with exceptional English proficiency (82.47% of 5th graders) and science scores (68.62% of 4th graders) that significantly exceed state averages. It also boasts the lowest chronic absenteeism rate (6.0%) and the lowest free/reduced lunch rate (37.86%) in the area. Bernice J Causey Middle School offers solid, above-average education, ranking in the 73rd percentile for middle schools with particular strengths in 8th grade science (64.32% proficiency) and English (68.23% proficiency), though it serves a much larger student body (1,339 students) with the lowest per-student spending ($7,398). ORourke Elementary School shows strong 3rd grade performance (85.22% English proficiency) but mixed year-over-year trends, while Hutchens Elementary School serves only PK-2nd grade with no recent test data, though it historically ranked in the 94th percentile and offers the lowest student-teacher ratio (16.3:1) and highest per-student spending ($10,910).
A notable pattern across all schools is the significant gap between English and math proficiency—Dawes shows a 42-point difference in 5th grade—suggesting a need for enhanced math instruction. Additionally, there's a clear academic drop-off between elementary and middle school, with Causey's 7th grade math proficiency falling to just 24.13%. However, all four schools maintain chronic absenteeism rates below the state average (12.0%), indicating strong attendance cultures. The lack of a high school in this zip code means students will eventually transition to schools outside the immediate area, an important consideration for long-term planning.
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