Bernice J Causey Middle School
Bernice J Causey Middle School serves 1,448 students in grades 6-8.
Bernice J Causey Middle School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is equal to the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
School Overview
Bernice J Causey Middle School's student population of 1,448 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 69 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 1,448 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 69 teachers |
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School Comparison
Bernice J Causey Middle School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Bernice J Causey Middle School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #600 out of 1270 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 29% | 33% |
| White | 58% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Mobile County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Bernice J Causey Middle School is Baker High School (1.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Burns Middle School (4.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Orourke Elementary School (1.6 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Mobile Baker High School Math: 50% | Reading: 46%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 2,722 students10
1.6 miles
8901 Airport Blvd
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-3000 1.6 9-12 2,722 - Mobile Orourke Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 56%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 1,000 student10
1.6 miles
1975 Leroy Stevens Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1585 1.6 PK-5 1,000 - Mobile Hutchens Elementary School Grades: PK-2 | 537 students
2.4 miles
10005 West Lake Rd
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1420 2.4 PK-2 537 - Mobile Dawes Intermediate School Math: 75% | Reading: 65%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: 3-5 | 553 students10
2.7 miles
10451 West Lake Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 221-1485 2.7 3-5 553 - Mobile Elsie Collier Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 719 students10
4.0 miles
601 Snow Road North
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 221-1120 4 PK-5 719
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