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Denton Magnet School Of Technology vs. Clarkshaw Magnet School

Should you attend Denton Magnet School Of Technology or Clarkshaw Magnet School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Denton Magnet School Of Technology
3800 Pleasant Valley
Mobile, AL 36608
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Clarkshaw Magnet School
5960 Arlberg Street
Mobile, AL 36608
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Denton Magnet School Of Technology ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 5%)

Clarkshaw Magnet School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 330 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 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Serving 544 students in grades 5-8, Clarkshaw Magnet School 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 35% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher 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 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
5-8
Total Students
330 students
544 students
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% Male | % Female
61% | 39%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
31 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
18:1
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Test Scores

#175 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#185 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
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38%
(Top 30% in AL)
35%
(Top 30% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Denton Magnet School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Clarkshaw Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
74%
(Top 10% in AL)
81%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Denton Magnet School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Clarkshaw Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
(Top 10% in AL)
78%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Denton Magnet School Of Technology and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Clarkshaw Magnet School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Grade 6 Students
130
199
Grade 7 Students
114
185
Grade 8 Students
86
160

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
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% Hispanic
6%
5%
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% Black
58%
64%
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% White
27%
24%
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% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
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0.59
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Denton Magnet School Of Technology and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
44%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Clarkshaw Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Clarkshaw Magnet School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
 
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