Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Pearl Haskew Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 36% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 23%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 46% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pearl Haskew Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Pearl Haskew Elementary School's student population of 504 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pearl Haskew Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Pearl Haskew Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#454 out of 1285 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
7%
11%
Black
8%
32%
White
77%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pearl Haskew Elementary School's ranking?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School is ranked #454 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Pearl Haskew Elementary School often compared to?
Pearl Haskew Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dawes Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Pearl Haskew Elementary School?
504 students attend Pearl Haskew Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Pearl Haskew Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pearl Haskew Elementary School?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Pearl Haskew Elementary School offer ?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Pearl Haskew Elementary School part of?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Pearl Haskew Elementary School located?
Pearl Haskew Elementary School is located in the Cedar Grove neighborhood of Irvington, AL.
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