Serving 381 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% 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: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 381 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 76%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Old Shell Road Magnet School's student population of 381 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
381 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Old Shell Road Magnet School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Shell Road Magnet School is 0.53, 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
#27 out of 1285 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
64%
32%
White
24%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
57%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Shell Road Magnet School's ranking?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is ranked #27 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Old Shell Road Magnet School often compared to?
Old Shell Road Magnet Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like W H Council Traditional School, Eicholdmertz School Of Math And Science by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School?
381 students attend Old Shell Road Magnet School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Old Shell Road Magnet School students are Black, 24% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Old Shell Road Magnet School?
Old Shell Road Magnet School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Old Shell Road Magnet School offer ?
Old Shell Road Magnet School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Old Shell Road Magnet School part of?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Old Shell Road Magnet School located?
Old Shell Road Magnet School is located in the South Crichton neighborhood of Mobile, AL. There are 2 other public schools located in South Crichton.
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