Serving 314 students in grades 6-8, Denton Magnet School Of Technology ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 314 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 71%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Denton Magnet School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Denton Magnet School Of Technology's student population of 314 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
314 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Denton Magnet School Of Technology ranks within the top 20% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Denton Magnet School Of Technology is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#175 out of 1285 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
74%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
1%
Hispanic
5%
11%
Black
56%
32%
White
29%
52%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Denton Magnet School Of Technology's ranking?
Denton Magnet School Of Technology is ranked #175 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Denton Magnet School Of Technology often compared to?
Denton Magnet School Of Technologyis often viewed alongside schools like Clarkshaw Magnet School, Phillips Preparatory Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
38% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Denton Magnet School Of Technology?
314 students attend Denton Magnet School Of Technology.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Denton Magnet School Of Technology students are Black, 29% of students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Denton Magnet School Of Technology?
Denton Magnet School Of Technology has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Denton Magnet School Of Technology offer ?
Denton Magnet School Of Technology offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Denton Magnet School Of Technology part of?
Denton Magnet School Of Technology is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Denton Magnet School Of Technology located?
Denton Magnet School Of Technology is located in the Airmont neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Airmont.
School Reviews
1 3/26/2020
First of all these teachers included the office staff need to use their people skill, control their emotions and use their value when it come down to talking to those with respects is something u have to earn u don't curse the students out or yelling at them On the form of the rest of the students what they can do is pull them to the office and talk to them and that so call assistant principal is rude and unprofessional.
5 9/26/2007
This school has moved to a new address with all new administrators, teachers and a new building. It is now at 3800 Pleasant Valley Rd, Mobile AL 36609. It has 700 students from the 36609 area. It is next door to Davidson High School (college prep). Denton has more new instructional technology than any area middle school. The new staff is working hard at becoming a blue-ribbon school.
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