Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Katherine H Hankins 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 7% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Katherine H Hankins Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Katherine H Hankins Middle School's student population of 836 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Katherine H Hankins Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,276 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Katherine H Hankins Middle School is 0.61, 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
#884 out of 1276 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
46%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
18:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
1%
Hispanic
9%
10%
Black
27%
32%
White
56%
53%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Katherine H Hankins Middle School's ranking?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is ranked #884 out of 1,276 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Katherine H Hankins Middle School often compared to?
Katherine H Hankins Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grand Bay Middle School, Burns Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 24% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% AL state average).
How many students attend Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
836 students attend Katherine H Hankins Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Katherine H Hankins Middle School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Katherine H Hankins Middle School?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What grades does Katherine H Hankins Middle School offer ?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Katherine H Hankins Middle School part of?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is part of Mobile County School District.
In what neighborhood is Katherine H Hankins Middle School located?
Katherine H Hankins Middle School is located in the Westfield neighborhood of Theodore, AL. There are 1 other public schools located in Westfield.
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