Serving 205 students in grades 6-8, Mobile County Training Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mobile County Training Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mobile County Training Middle School's student population of 205 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mobile County Training Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mobile County Training Middle School is 0.04, 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
#1133 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
1%
11%
Black
98%
32%
White
n/a
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mobile County Training Middle School's ranking?
Mobile County Training Middle School is ranked #1133 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Mobile County Training Middle School?
205 students attend Mobile County Training Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Mobile County Training Middle School students are Black, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mobile County Training Middle School?
Mobile County Training Middle School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Mobile County Training Middle School offer ?
Mobile County Training Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Mobile County Training Middle School part of?
Mobile County Training Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Mobile County Training Middle School located?
Mobile County Training Middle School is located in the Plateau neighborhood of Mobile, AL.
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